DBIA Exam
When the owner has the responsibili-
ty for the details of design and is li-
able for if the performance of the project prescriptive
meets stakeholder needs, this is known
as __________ specs
Prescriptive specs are often used in
DBB
which project delivery system?
In DBB, the contractor selects the bidder
lowest initial price
typically based on what?
CMaR is different then DBB because
______ ________is involved early on in Construction Manager
the process.
What is typically determined before the
GMP using open book pricing
design is complete for CMaR?
In terms of speed how do DB, DBB, and
DB, CMaR, DBB
CMaR compare? Fastest to slowest
What two types of design-build projects 1. Best Value
are there? 2. Progressive
In best-value design build what is the 1. RFQ
two-step process in selection? 2. RFP
In progressive design build selection for
qualifications
design builder is based on __________.
In best value DB, the design is
established ______ selection of De-
sign-Builder. In progressive DB, the de- before | after
sign is established _________ selection
of Design-Builder.
In best value design, the price is estab-
at contract award
lished when?
In progressive DB, the price is estab-
after contract award; scope, price, and
lished when? What 3 factors influence
schedule
the price in this type of DB?
What two project delivery methods use
DBB and CMaR
prescriptive specs?
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What project delivery method focuses
on maximizing performance specs while DB
minimizing prescriptive specs?
_______ _______ between both de-
sign and construction throughout entire True integration
process is what makes DB successful.
In DBB, the owners relationship with the
Builder follows the ___________ which
warrants that plans and specs provided Spearin Doctrine
by the owner are accurate and suitable
and makes the owner at risk.
In DBB, the owners relationship with
the design professional is described as Ordinary Standard of Care
what?
An Owner should conduct a _________
and ________ assessment of the unique
characteristics of its program / project proactive and objective; before
and its organization (before/after) decid-
ing to use design-build
Owners should understand the po-
tential __________, ________, and
_________ of Design-Build and make
benefit, limitations and attributes
an informed decision as to whether the
use of Design-Build will benefit their pro-
gram/project
1. Owner Goals
4 factors an owner must consider before 2. Unique Project Considerations
going into a DB project: 3. Owner Profile & Personality
4. Marketplace Realities
When should owners identify and involve
key project early on
stakeholders in project planning?
Stakeholder ______, _____________,
goals, expectations, challenges, con-
__________, ___________ and
straints and priorities
__________ should guide all project
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planning, procurement, implementation
and operations / maintenance
What should Owners establish that will
demonstrate a commitment to the suc-
cess of the Design-Build process, as this
senior leadership team
practice will foster a healthy and trust-
ing relationship among the entire project
team
What should Owners carefully research
and assess as they plan their de-
current market conditions
sign-build programs, as this will identify
potential risks and opportunities
What is a critical project task that guides
the process to help owner fulfill its role in Owner advisor
DB process
What is the process of the risk/opportu-
identify, assess, align, and prioritze
nity assessment? (hint: I.A.A.P.)
What two things are measured in the
likelihood and probablity
assessment of risks?
Owners should understand all procure-
ment constraints imposed (or flexibil-
legislative, regulatory, internal
ities afforded) by their __________,
_________, or ________ requirements
Owner created an organization that
supports the successful procurement
and execution of a design-build pro-
ject, with key personnel educated and
trained in, among other things: (a)
procurement, contracting and execution
the ____________, _____________,
expectations
and __________ of design-build pro-
jects; and (b) the importance of setting
__________ and fostering a collabora-
tive relationship among all members of
the project team
Owners should make an early deter-
mination of their programmatic position
When the owner has the responsibili-
ty for the details of design and is li-
able for if the performance of the project prescriptive
meets stakeholder needs, this is known
as __________ specs
Prescriptive specs are often used in
DBB
which project delivery system?
In DBB, the contractor selects the bidder
lowest initial price
typically based on what?
CMaR is different then DBB because
______ ________is involved early on in Construction Manager
the process.
What is typically determined before the
GMP using open book pricing
design is complete for CMaR?
In terms of speed how do DB, DBB, and
DB, CMaR, DBB
CMaR compare? Fastest to slowest
What two types of design-build projects 1. Best Value
are there? 2. Progressive
In best-value design build what is the 1. RFQ
two-step process in selection? 2. RFP
In progressive design build selection for
qualifications
design builder is based on __________.
In best value DB, the design is
established ______ selection of De-
sign-Builder. In progressive DB, the de- before | after
sign is established _________ selection
of Design-Builder.
In best value design, the price is estab-
at contract award
lished when?
In progressive DB, the price is estab-
after contract award; scope, price, and
lished when? What 3 factors influence
schedule
the price in this type of DB?
What two project delivery methods use
DBB and CMaR
prescriptive specs?
, DBIA Exam
What project delivery method focuses
on maximizing performance specs while DB
minimizing prescriptive specs?
_______ _______ between both de-
sign and construction throughout entire True integration
process is what makes DB successful.
In DBB, the owners relationship with the
Builder follows the ___________ which
warrants that plans and specs provided Spearin Doctrine
by the owner are accurate and suitable
and makes the owner at risk.
In DBB, the owners relationship with
the design professional is described as Ordinary Standard of Care
what?
An Owner should conduct a _________
and ________ assessment of the unique
characteristics of its program / project proactive and objective; before
and its organization (before/after) decid-
ing to use design-build
Owners should understand the po-
tential __________, ________, and
_________ of Design-Build and make
benefit, limitations and attributes
an informed decision as to whether the
use of Design-Build will benefit their pro-
gram/project
1. Owner Goals
4 factors an owner must consider before 2. Unique Project Considerations
going into a DB project: 3. Owner Profile & Personality
4. Marketplace Realities
When should owners identify and involve
key project early on
stakeholders in project planning?
Stakeholder ______, _____________,
goals, expectations, challenges, con-
__________, ___________ and
straints and priorities
__________ should guide all project
, DBIA Exam
planning, procurement, implementation
and operations / maintenance
What should Owners establish that will
demonstrate a commitment to the suc-
cess of the Design-Build process, as this
senior leadership team
practice will foster a healthy and trust-
ing relationship among the entire project
team
What should Owners carefully research
and assess as they plan their de-
current market conditions
sign-build programs, as this will identify
potential risks and opportunities
What is a critical project task that guides
the process to help owner fulfill its role in Owner advisor
DB process
What is the process of the risk/opportu-
identify, assess, align, and prioritze
nity assessment? (hint: I.A.A.P.)
What two things are measured in the
likelihood and probablity
assessment of risks?
Owners should understand all procure-
ment constraints imposed (or flexibil-
legislative, regulatory, internal
ities afforded) by their __________,
_________, or ________ requirements
Owner created an organization that
supports the successful procurement
and execution of a design-build pro-
ject, with key personnel educated and
trained in, among other things: (a)
procurement, contracting and execution
the ____________, _____________,
expectations
and __________ of design-build pro-
jects; and (b) the importance of setting
__________ and fostering a collabora-
tive relationship among all members of
the project team
Owners should make an early deter-
mination of their programmatic position
