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  1. In a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, when does the construction manager typically provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)?

    Answer: After design development or construction documents are sufficiently complete

    The GMP is typically established after design is sufficiently developed (often at 60–100% construction documents) so the CM can accurately price the work.

  2. Which project delivery method is most closely associated with a single point of responsibility for both design and construction?

    Answer: Design-Build (DB)

    In Design-Build, a single entity holds contracts for both design and construction services, creating one point of responsibility for the owner.

  3. Under Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), how are project risks and rewards typically shared?

    Answer: Risk and reward are shared among owner, designer, and contractor through a multi-party agreement

    IPD uses multi-party agreements where owner, designer, and contractor share both project risks and financial rewards, aligning all parties toward common goals.

  4. A project owner wants maximum design control and the ability to select the lowest responsible bid. Which delivery method best suits these priorities?

    Answer: Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

    Design-Bid-Build gives the owner full design control through a separate architect and allows competitive bidding among general contractors.

  5. In a multiple prime contracting arrangement, who coordinates the work of the separate prime contractors?

    Answer: The owner or an owner's representative/construction manager

    With multiple prime contracts, the owner (or a hired construction manager acting as agent) is responsible for coordinating the separate contractors since there is no single general contractor.

  6. Which statement best describes the role of a Construction Manager as Agent (CMa)?

    Answer: The CMa acts in the owner's interest as an advisor but does not hold construction contracts

    A Construction Manager as Agent acts on behalf of the owner in an advisory and administrative capacity but does not hold trade contracts or take on construction risk.

  7. What is a primary risk to the owner when using a lump-sum Design-Build contract?

    Answer: The owner may have limited ability to make changes without significant cost impact

    In lump-sum Design-Build, scope changes after contract award can be costly because the design-builder prices changes against the fixed contract baseline.