DBIA DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Quality Management and Project Controls Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of 'substantial completion' in a design-build contract?

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The point at which the owner can beneficially occupy and use the facility for its intended purpose

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The date when all punch list items have been fully resolved and closed

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The moment the design-builder receives final payment from the owner

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The date the certificate of occupancy is issued by the local jurisdiction

Question 2

What does 'retainage' represent in a design-build construction contract?

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A percentage of progress payments withheld by the owner as security for project completion

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The design-builder's profit margin retained internally until project closeout

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Funds set aside to pay subcontractors after the owner's final acceptance

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A financial penalty applied when the design-builder misses a milestone

Question 3

In design-build, 'design-assist' subcontracting involves:

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Engaging specialty subcontractors early to contribute technical expertise during the design phase

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Having the owner's design consultant assist the design-builder with construction administration

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Requiring subcontractors to redesign their scopes after receiving construction documents

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Using the design-builder's in-house engineers to assist subcontractors during installation

Question 4

What is 'construction phase quality assurance' (QA) versus 'quality control' (QC)?

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QA verifies that QC processes are being properly followed; QC involves the actual inspection and testing activities

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QA is performed by the owner; QC is performed exclusively by the design-builder

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QA covers design deliverables; QC covers construction workmanship only

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QA and QC are interchangeable terms with no meaningful distinction in design-build

Question 5

Which document formally transfers care, custody, and control of a completed design-build facility to the owner?

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Certificate of Substantial Completion

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Notice to Proceed

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Final Waiver of Lien

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Design-Build Agreement Amendment

Question 6

In design-build, 'owner's project requirements' (OPR) documents are most critical for:

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Establishing measurable performance criteria used to guide design and verify commissioning outcomes

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Setting the design-builder's fee structure and profit expectations

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Listing all regulatory approvals required before construction can begin

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Defining the subcontractor prequalification criteria for the project