Executing Design-Build Projects Flashcards

What does 'fast-tracking' mean in the context of design-build project execution?

Answer: Overlapping design and construction phases to compress the overall schedule

Fast-tracking overlaps design and construction phases so construction can begin on completed portions while design continues on others, reducing overall project duration.

In a design-build project, the 'bridging documents' prepared by the owner's design consultant primarily serve to:

Answer: Define the project scope and performance requirements for the design-builder's proposal

Bridging documents convey the owner's design intent, requirements, and criteria so design-builder proposers can develop their technical solutions and price.

Which integrated project control tool BEST supports real-time tracking of both design completion and construction progress on a design-build project?

Answer: Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule integrated with a design deliverable log

A CPM schedule integrated with a design deliverable log allows the team to monitor interdependencies between design releases and construction start dates.

When the owner requests a change after the design-build contract is executed, the design-builder should FIRST:

Answer: Evaluate the cost and schedule impacts and submit a formal change proposal

Owner-requested changes require formal evaluation of cost, schedule, and design impacts before implementation so the contract can be properly amended.

In design-build execution, 'design packages' released in sequence primarily benefit the project by:

Answer: Enabling construction to begin on earlier packages while later packages are still being designed

Sequential design package releases support fast-tracking by allowing construction on completed portions of design while the remainder is still being developed.

Which of the following BEST describes the role of a Design-Build Project Manager during the construction phase?

Answer: Coordinating between design and construction disciplines to ensure design intent is achieved in the field

The design-build PM serves as the integrating force between design and construction, ensuring field execution reflects design intent and resolving conflicts across disciplines.

A design-builder is required to achieve LEED Gold certification under the project contract. During construction, a specified product becomes unavailable. What should the design-builder do?

Answer: Select a substitute that maintains the required LEED credits and notify the owner of the change

Product substitutions on projects with sustainability performance requirements must be evaluated for credit impact and disclosed to the owner to maintain contract compliance.