DBIA – Chapters Study Guide
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) - Answer-1997 regulations changed allowing design build
procurement
Florida Law 1997 - Answer-QBS could be used in Design Build
Construction Management Association of American - Answer-Formed 1982, Provided a service not a
delivery method, they held no liability and it added a third contract.
CM at Risk Disadvantages - Answer-2 Contracts, 2 Conflicting Agendas leading to change orders
CM at Risk Advantages - Answer-Early GC involvement = cost info earlier to prevent budget overruns.
Drives to a better schedule to mitigate selections and procurement schedule. Design and construction
overlap. Good for complex phasing and schedule constraints. Allows for Value Engineering.
CM as Agent/Advisor - Answer-Add on Services, No liability, can be used in any delivery method
"At-Risk" in CM at Risk - Answer-Liable for construction cost, quality and schedule as well precon
advice. NOT LIABLE FOR DESIGN.
Disadvantages of Design Bid Build - Answer-Owner carries all risk, No engagement b/t architect or
contractor allowing no creativity or innovation leaving VE as an afterthought.
Advantages of Design Bid Build - Answer-Familiar, Suited for "lowest price" competitive bidding, No
legislation hurdles, Owner highly involved in design.
DBIA began - Answer-1993 by Haskell
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CMAA, 1982 - Answer-Construction Management Association of American
First DBIA Public Project - Answer-School project in Indiana 1968
American Institute of Constructors (AIC) - Answer-1971 formed for professional certification for a
constructor.
Kansas City Hyatt Regency Collapse - Answer-Deadly structural collapse, increased insurance
premiums for errors and omissions insurance and general liability insurance. Shifted risk to subs after
this.
Professional CM - Answer-Independent entity that manages design and construction process acting
as an agent or advisor to the owner. The may manage multiple prime contracts and provide
preconstruction services.
CURT - Answer-Created in 2000 to help create competitive advantage for construction users in the
marketplace.
Lean Construction - Answer-Projects should be managed as a whole process instead of a collection of
independent elements and activities. A Procedure for Managing Production.
Relational Contracting - Answer-Focuses on the relationship of the contract and the products and
services (transactional) aspects of the contract.
Alliance Contracting - Answer-Similar to relational contracting. Cooperative model that aligns values,
goals and objectives between owners, designers and contractors.
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How faster delivery is achieved with Design Build: - Answer-Overlapping Design and Construction so
project can start while still designing. Less RFIs by the time you reach the field as problems have been
sorted out in design.
Disadvantages of Design Build - Answer-Not typical = Steep Learning Curve, Owners must make
decisions earlier, Restrictive procurement regulations.
Best Value Procurement - Answer-Quantitative (Cost) and Qualitative (Past Performance, Design
Solutions, Overall Management)
How to measure project success typically: - Answer-Cost, Schedule, Quality
How to measure project success in DB: - Answer-Number of Innovative Solutions
Design Build Plus - Answer-When Owners "Add-On" Extra Services such as: project financing, project
operations, maintenance and/or ownership.
3 Things to Consider before choosing a Project Delivery Method: - Answer-Goals of Project,
Contraints/Limitations, Intangible Impacts.
Project Goals - Answer-Budget, Schedule, Quality, Performance, Image, Appearance, Aesthetics,
Function.
Project Delivery Constraints - Answer-Zoning, Licensing Requirements, Owners in house capabilities
and chain of command.
Project Delivery Intangible Impacts - Answer-Corporate Culture, Personalities, Market Conditions,
Union Influence, Risk/Decision Making Comfort.
Important Characteristics to Design Build Delivery - Answer-1 - Solicitation/Basis of Award
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2 - Team Approach
3 - DB Entity
4 - Risk Management
5 - Performance Requirements
6 - Who controls design details
7 - Design-Cost Relationship
8 - Integrated Design Build Scheduling
9 - Contracting Approach
Design Entity - Order of Most Common - Answer-1 - Contractor Led
2 - Integrated
3 - Designer Led (most often engineering)
4 - Joint Venture or Developer Led
Does the Spearin Doctrine apply in DB? - Answer-NO - Design Builder warrants plans and
specifications, you cannot seek for errors and omissions insurance.
Functional Requirements - Answer-BIG Picture to help develop performance requirements. Overall
goals, constraints and challenges.
Performance Criteria - Answer-Must be included w/ performance requirements so that you can
determine if the project performs as intended. Examples: Written Standards, Field and Lab Tests, 3rd
Party Calcs, On-site Mock-ups and Manufacturers Warranty.
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Two Stage Procurement - Answer-1 - Shortlist using QBS
2 - Choose off of Best Value
Fixed Price/Best Design - Answer-Owner discloses project budget and then only evaluates the
technical proposal using a criteria matrix.
Standard Care of Warranties - Answer-Performance based standards obligate the DB to warranty the
construction and design.
Draw-Build - Answer-A Form of Bridging, 35% or more of design is complete. Price Based Solicitation.
Progressive Design Build - Answer-Two part contract.
Part A: QBS solicitation where designer designs 60-70% for a lu
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DBIA – Chapters Study Guide
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) - Answer✔✔-1997 regulations changed allowing design build
procurement
Florida Law 1997 - Answer✔✔-QBS could be used in Design Build
Construction Management Association of American - Answer✔✔-Formed 1982, Provided a service not a
delivery method, they held no liability and it added a third contract.
CM at Risk Disadvantages - Answer✔✔-2 Contracts, 2 Conflicting Agendas leading to change orders
CM at Risk Advantages - Answer✔✔-Early GC involvement = cost info earlier to prevent budget overruns.
Drives to a better schedule to mitigate selections and procurement schedule. Design and construction
overlap. Good for complex phasing and schedule constraints. Allows for Value Engineering.
CM as Agent/Advisor - Answer✔✔-Add on Services, No liability, can be used in any delivery method
"At-Risk" in CM at Risk - Answer✔✔-Liable for construction cost, quality and schedule as well precon
advice. NOT LIABLE FOR DESIGN.
Disadvantages of Design Bid Build - Answer✔✔-Owner carries all risk, No engagement b/t architect or
contractor allowing no creativity or innovation leaving VE as an afterthought.
Advantages of Design Bid Build - Answer✔✔-Familiar, Suited for "lowest price" competitive bidding, No
legislation hurdles, Owner highly involved in design.
DBIA began - Answer✔✔-1993 by Haskell
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CMAA, 1982 - Answer✔✔-Construction Management Association of American
First DBIA Public Project - Answer✔✔-School project in Indiana 1968
American Institute of Constructors (AIC) - Answer✔✔-1971 formed for professional certification for a
constructor.
Kansas City Hyatt Regency Collapse - Answer✔✔-Deadly structural collapse, increased insurance
premiums for errors and omissions insurance and general liability insurance. Shifted risk to subs after
this.
Professional CM - Answer✔✔-Independent entity that manages design and construction process acting
as an agent or advisor to the owner. The may manage multiple prime contracts and provide
preconstruction services.
CURT - Answer✔✔-Created in 2000 to help create competitive advantage for construction users in the
marketplace.
Lean Construction - Answer✔✔-Projects should be managed as a whole process instead of a collection of
independent elements and activities. A Procedure for Managing Production.
Relational Contracting - Answer✔✔-Focuses on the relationship of the contract and the products and
services (transactional) aspects of the contract.
Alliance Contracting - Answer✔✔-Similar to relational contracting. Cooperative model that aligns values,
goals and objectives between owners, designers and contractors.
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