DBIA: Definitions
IDWP - Answer-Integrated Design Work Plan
PDRI - Answer-Project Definition Rating Index
What is the biggest item contributing to team failure? - Answer-Absence of trust
Design manager - Answer-Manages design information flow and deliverables. Unique role that didn't
exist before
Designer of record - Answer-The member of the Design-Builder's team responsible for stamping and
sealing the design documents.
Four primary phases of project oversight - Answer-Preconstruction, contract oversight, close-out, and
performance evaluation
Formal partnering typically results in mutually developing which items? - Answer-A charter,
communication matrix, and an issue resolution ladder
What are the critical interfaces between designer of record and contractor? - Answer-Design &
construct for value, design & construct to budget, design for constructability, and design& construct for
quality performance
Three types of Owner Specifications/Requirements - Answer-Prescriptive, Functional and Performance
,Offer - Answer-1 of 3 requirements for a legal contract. Party offers to contract with another. (response
to RFP)
Acceptance - Answer-1 of 3 requirements for a legal contract. A party accepts the other party's offer
Consideration - Answer-1 of 3 requirements for a legal contract. Value exchanged for performance
(Payment, money, services, etc.)
Capacity - Answer-The party making the contract must be legally able to do so
Authority - Answer-The individual forming the contract must have authority to do so
Betterment Doctrine - Answer-Avoids windfalls- owner must pay first cost
Constructive change - Answer-Change by implication-can be oral or written or omission (a forced
change)
Indemnity - Answer-Generally, security or protection against liability, loss, damage or financial burden.
Insurance portion ie. for 3rd party claims
Liquidated Damages - Answer-Cost of late completion- NOT a penalty
Spearin Doctrine - Answer-D-B-B. Owner is required to provide Contractor with plans that are buildable.
If contractor builds in compliance whether or not it works then contractor is not held responsible
Tort Law - Answer-Tort law governs the remedies for civil wrongs. A person is liable for the wrongful act,
whether done accidentally or intentionally. The injured or the aggrieved party is compensated by the
payment for damages
, Contract Law - Answer-Law between two parties. An agreement between private parties creating
mutual obligations enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally
enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate
consideration; capacity; and legality.
Differing Site Conditions Type 1 - Answer-Unknown & hidden, concealed, or latent physical condition
(ex. geotechnical report incorrect)
Differing Site Conditions Type 2 - Answer-Encounters unknown physical conditions of unusual nature
that differ materially from those ordinarily encountered & generally recognized as inherent in the work
at the Project's location
Define GMP - Answer-Guaranteed Maximum price provided by Contractor to Owner
Bridging documents - Answer-Example would be Owner supplying preliminary design documents- they
may be subject to errors/omissions putting owner at risk to be dealing with Spearin Doctrine
Perscriptive Specification - Answer-Owner dictates exactly how an element is to be designed and
constructed
What is CGL insurance? - Answer-Commercial General Liability- insurance limited to specific events; risk
of liability to third parties, bodily injury/property damages, and completed operations are covered risks
Builder's Risk Policy - Answer-Coverage that protects insurable interest in materials, fixtures, &
equipment being used in constructions should those items sustain physical loss or damaged from a
covered cause.
What are the four primary phases of oversight? - Answer-Pre-Construction, contract oversight, close-
out, and performance evaluations
IDWP - Answer-Integrated Design Work Plan
PDRI - Answer-Project Definition Rating Index
What is the biggest item contributing to team failure? - Answer-Absence of trust
Design manager - Answer-Manages design information flow and deliverables. Unique role that didn't
exist before
Designer of record - Answer-The member of the Design-Builder's team responsible for stamping and
sealing the design documents.
Four primary phases of project oversight - Answer-Preconstruction, contract oversight, close-out, and
performance evaluation
Formal partnering typically results in mutually developing which items? - Answer-A charter,
communication matrix, and an issue resolution ladder
What are the critical interfaces between designer of record and contractor? - Answer-Design &
construct for value, design & construct to budget, design for constructability, and design& construct for
quality performance
Three types of Owner Specifications/Requirements - Answer-Prescriptive, Functional and Performance
,Offer - Answer-1 of 3 requirements for a legal contract. Party offers to contract with another. (response
to RFP)
Acceptance - Answer-1 of 3 requirements for a legal contract. A party accepts the other party's offer
Consideration - Answer-1 of 3 requirements for a legal contract. Value exchanged for performance
(Payment, money, services, etc.)
Capacity - Answer-The party making the contract must be legally able to do so
Authority - Answer-The individual forming the contract must have authority to do so
Betterment Doctrine - Answer-Avoids windfalls- owner must pay first cost
Constructive change - Answer-Change by implication-can be oral or written or omission (a forced
change)
Indemnity - Answer-Generally, security or protection against liability, loss, damage or financial burden.
Insurance portion ie. for 3rd party claims
Liquidated Damages - Answer-Cost of late completion- NOT a penalty
Spearin Doctrine - Answer-D-B-B. Owner is required to provide Contractor with plans that are buildable.
If contractor builds in compliance whether or not it works then contractor is not held responsible
Tort Law - Answer-Tort law governs the remedies for civil wrongs. A person is liable for the wrongful act,
whether done accidentally or intentionally. The injured or the aggrieved party is compensated by the
payment for damages
, Contract Law - Answer-Law between two parties. An agreement between private parties creating
mutual obligations enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally
enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate
consideration; capacity; and legality.
Differing Site Conditions Type 1 - Answer-Unknown & hidden, concealed, or latent physical condition
(ex. geotechnical report incorrect)
Differing Site Conditions Type 2 - Answer-Encounters unknown physical conditions of unusual nature
that differ materially from those ordinarily encountered & generally recognized as inherent in the work
at the Project's location
Define GMP - Answer-Guaranteed Maximum price provided by Contractor to Owner
Bridging documents - Answer-Example would be Owner supplying preliminary design documents- they
may be subject to errors/omissions putting owner at risk to be dealing with Spearin Doctrine
Perscriptive Specification - Answer-Owner dictates exactly how an element is to be designed and
constructed
What is CGL insurance? - Answer-Commercial General Liability- insurance limited to specific events; risk
of liability to third parties, bodily injury/property damages, and completed operations are covered risks
Builder's Risk Policy - Answer-Coverage that protects insurable interest in materials, fixtures, &
equipment being used in constructions should those items sustain physical loss or damaged from a
covered cause.
What are the four primary phases of oversight? - Answer-Pre-Construction, contract oversight, close-
out, and performance evaluations
