DBIA EXAM 1
belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more effective at delivering a particular
outcome than any other - Answer-best practice
With ..........., a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen complications -
Answer-proper process, checks and testing
Implementing these practices on any type of design-build project ........ the probability of a successful
project that meets the expectations of all stakeholders - Answer-increases
If these practices are ..... implemented, there is an ............... that the .............. and that some or all of
the stakeholders will be disappointed. - Answer-NOT, increased probability, project's performance will
be compromised
high level principles, organized into procurement, contracting, and execution topics, 10 in total -
Answer-best practices
ways to implement the best practices, essentially "mini" best practices, 59 in total - Answer-
implementing techniques
key factor in project success - Answer-owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement
approach
in procuring the DB services philosophy, owners should: - Answer-consider the particulars and
circumstances of each project, make strategic decisions
,An Owner should conduct a ............... of the ............. of its .............. before deciding to use design-build.
- Answer-proactive and objective assessment, unique characteristics, program/project and its
organization
An Owner should implement a procurement plan that enhances collaboration and other benefits of
Design-Build and is in harmony with the reasons that the Owner chose the design-build delivery system.
- Answer-enhances collaboration, harmony
An Owner using a competitive design-build procurement that seeks price and technical proposals should
(a)
establish .......... evaluation and selection processes;
(b)
ensure that the process is ............................; and
(c)
value ........................... in the selection process. - Answer-clear; fair, open, and transparent; both
technical concepts and price
the fix to the trust issue: - Answer-picking the right team; giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and
accountability; reward for superior performance
the core of every DBIA cert course is: - Answer-Design Build Done Right
select the best combination of:
each project is unique so: - Answer-project delivery system; procurement method; contracting approach
make informed choices
, how team members are organized
e.g., design build, design bid build, cm at risk - Answer-project delivery systems
how team members are organized
e.g., QBS, best value, low price, sole source - Answer-procurement method
how team members are paid
e.g., fixed price, GMP, cost reimbursement, target price, unit price - Answer-contracting approach
in developing acquisition strategies, some factors to consider are: - Answer-owner objectives; unique
project considerations; owner profile and personality; marketplace conditions
some owner objectives are: - Answer-control; relationships; project budget; project schedule; risks
what are some unique project considerations? - Answer-stakeholder role and involvement; procurement
constraints & flexibilities; budget and schedule; pool of qualified contractors and designers; project size
and/or complexity; critical project features
Owners should ................................. imposed or ............. afforded by their legislative, regulatory, or
internal requirements. - Answer-understand all procurement constraints; flexibilities
Owners should ......................................................................................., as stakeholder goals,
expectations, challenges, constraints, and priorities should guide all project planning and procurement
belief that there is a technique, method or process that is more effective at delivering a particular
outcome than any other - Answer-best practice
With ..........., a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen complications -
Answer-proper process, checks and testing
Implementing these practices on any type of design-build project ........ the probability of a successful
project that meets the expectations of all stakeholders - Answer-increases
If these practices are ..... implemented, there is an ............... that the .............. and that some or all of
the stakeholders will be disappointed. - Answer-NOT, increased probability, project's performance will
be compromised
high level principles, organized into procurement, contracting, and execution topics, 10 in total -
Answer-best practices
ways to implement the best practices, essentially "mini" best practices, 59 in total - Answer-
implementing techniques
key factor in project success - Answer-owner's choice of project delivery system and procurement
approach
in procuring the DB services philosophy, owners should: - Answer-consider the particulars and
circumstances of each project, make strategic decisions
,An Owner should conduct a ............... of the ............. of its .............. before deciding to use design-build.
- Answer-proactive and objective assessment, unique characteristics, program/project and its
organization
An Owner should implement a procurement plan that enhances collaboration and other benefits of
Design-Build and is in harmony with the reasons that the Owner chose the design-build delivery system.
- Answer-enhances collaboration, harmony
An Owner using a competitive design-build procurement that seeks price and technical proposals should
(a)
establish .......... evaluation and selection processes;
(b)
ensure that the process is ............................; and
(c)
value ........................... in the selection process. - Answer-clear; fair, open, and transparent; both
technical concepts and price
the fix to the trust issue: - Answer-picking the right team; giving flexibility, opportunity to succeed, and
accountability; reward for superior performance
the core of every DBIA cert course is: - Answer-Design Build Done Right
select the best combination of:
each project is unique so: - Answer-project delivery system; procurement method; contracting approach
make informed choices
, how team members are organized
e.g., design build, design bid build, cm at risk - Answer-project delivery systems
how team members are organized
e.g., QBS, best value, low price, sole source - Answer-procurement method
how team members are paid
e.g., fixed price, GMP, cost reimbursement, target price, unit price - Answer-contracting approach
in developing acquisition strategies, some factors to consider are: - Answer-owner objectives; unique
project considerations; owner profile and personality; marketplace conditions
some owner objectives are: - Answer-control; relationships; project budget; project schedule; risks
what are some unique project considerations? - Answer-stakeholder role and involvement; procurement
constraints & flexibilities; budget and schedule; pool of qualified contractors and designers; project size
and/or complexity; critical project features
Owners should ................................. imposed or ............. afforded by their legislative, regulatory, or
internal requirements. - Answer-understand all procurement constraints; flexibilities
Owners should ......................................................................................., as stakeholder goals,
expectations, challenges, constraints, and priorities should guide all project planning and procurement
