DBIA Exam Prep
The combination of and are the basis for "Design Build Done Right" - Answer-Best Practices and
Implementing Techniques
Each Best Practice is supplemented by which provide guidance on specific ways to implement best
practices. They are essentially "mini best practices". - Answer-Implementing Techniques
What are the Guiding Principles of Design Build Done Right - Answer-Ethical Conduct, Demonstrated
Competence, Sustainable Professional Development, Supporting Diversity/Equity/and Inclusion
How many Best practices are there? - Answer-13
Best Practices for "Procuring Design Build Services" - Answer-1. Strategic Project Delivery Planning
2. Design Build Oriented Procurement Plan
3. Best Value Design Build Procurement
4. Progressive Design Build Procurement
5. Proposing on Design Build Procurements
What is Design-Build? - Answer-A single contract for both Design and Construction
What case set the precedent for "standard of care" in traditional construction delivery methods (i.e.
Design-Bid-Build) and identifies the "liability gap" between Builders and Design Professionals? - Answer-
Spearin (Spearin vs. U.S. Navy)
, What does the Spearin Doctrine warrant? (two things) - Answer-1. Plans and Specifications furnished by
the Owner are accurate
AND
2. Plans and Specifications furnished by the Owner are suitable for their intended purpose
Who carries the primary responsibility for Standard of Care and the Liability Gap in a Design-Build
contract? - Answer-The Design-Builder
What is "collaborative Project Delivery"? - Answer-A collection of project delivery systems that all share
the common goal of early engagement. Examples include Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk,
Public-Private Partnerships, and Integrated Project Delivery
What is Traditional Design Build? - Answer-Also known as "Best Value" Design-Build, is a two-step
RFQ/RFP procurement process where highly qualified DB teams are shortlisted and submit proposals
that include preliminary design and price prior to selection by Ownership.
What is Progressive Design-Build? - Answer-Also known as "Qualifications Based Selection (QBS)", is
when an Owner selects the Design Builder before design begins. The Owner and Design-Builder
collaboratively develop the design, scope, budget, and schedule
What is a Best Practice? - Answer-The belief that there is a technique, method, or process that is more
effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other effort.
With Proper Process, Checks, and Testing, the desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems
What are the Primary Sections of Design Build Best Practices? - Answer-1. Procuring Design Build
Services
2. Contracting for Design Build Services
The combination of and are the basis for "Design Build Done Right" - Answer-Best Practices and
Implementing Techniques
Each Best Practice is supplemented by which provide guidance on specific ways to implement best
practices. They are essentially "mini best practices". - Answer-Implementing Techniques
What are the Guiding Principles of Design Build Done Right - Answer-Ethical Conduct, Demonstrated
Competence, Sustainable Professional Development, Supporting Diversity/Equity/and Inclusion
How many Best practices are there? - Answer-13
Best Practices for "Procuring Design Build Services" - Answer-1. Strategic Project Delivery Planning
2. Design Build Oriented Procurement Plan
3. Best Value Design Build Procurement
4. Progressive Design Build Procurement
5. Proposing on Design Build Procurements
What is Design-Build? - Answer-A single contract for both Design and Construction
What case set the precedent for "standard of care" in traditional construction delivery methods (i.e.
Design-Bid-Build) and identifies the "liability gap" between Builders and Design Professionals? - Answer-
Spearin (Spearin vs. U.S. Navy)
, What does the Spearin Doctrine warrant? (two things) - Answer-1. Plans and Specifications furnished by
the Owner are accurate
AND
2. Plans and Specifications furnished by the Owner are suitable for their intended purpose
Who carries the primary responsibility for Standard of Care and the Liability Gap in a Design-Build
contract? - Answer-The Design-Builder
What is "collaborative Project Delivery"? - Answer-A collection of project delivery systems that all share
the common goal of early engagement. Examples include Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk,
Public-Private Partnerships, and Integrated Project Delivery
What is Traditional Design Build? - Answer-Also known as "Best Value" Design-Build, is a two-step
RFQ/RFP procurement process where highly qualified DB teams are shortlisted and submit proposals
that include preliminary design and price prior to selection by Ownership.
What is Progressive Design-Build? - Answer-Also known as "Qualifications Based Selection (QBS)", is
when an Owner selects the Design Builder before design begins. The Owner and Design-Builder
collaboratively develop the design, scope, budget, and schedule
What is a Best Practice? - Answer-The belief that there is a technique, method, or process that is more
effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other effort.
With Proper Process, Checks, and Testing, the desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems
What are the Primary Sections of Design Build Best Practices? - Answer-1. Procuring Design Build
Services
2. Contracting for Design Build Services
