Executing Design-Build Projects Flashcards

In design-build contracting, 'owner's criteria' documents are significant because they:

Answer: Define the performance outcomes and functional requirements the design-builder's solution must meet

Owner's criteria establish what the facility must achieve (performance, function, operational requirements) rather than prescribing exactly how to achieve it, giving the design-builder design flexibility.

What is the MOST critical action a design-build team should take when an owner verbally requests a change during a site visit?

Answer: Document the verbal direction in writing and submit a formal change notice to the owner

Verbal directions must be immediately documented in writing and submitted as a formal notice to protect both parties and maintain proper change management records.

The 'design-build team' typically consists of which core parties working under an integrated arrangement?

Answer: Design-builder entity (prime), design professionals, and construction subcontractors

The design-build team integrates the prime design-builder with design professionals and construction subcontractors under a single contract with the owner.

Which scenario BEST illustrates the benefit of co-locating the design and construction teams during design-build execution?

Answer: Enabling rapid resolution of design questions through direct, real-time communication between designers and builders

Co-location facilitates immediate coordination between designers and constructors, reducing RFI cycle times and accelerating problem resolution during execution.

On a design-build project, the 'technical proposal' submitted during procurement typically includes:

Answer: Conceptual design, technical approach, project schedule, and qualifications of key personnel

Technical proposals present the design-builder's conceptual solution, approach, schedule, and team qualifications to enable the owner to evaluate competing proposals.

During construction, the design-build team discovers that a detail in the construction documents is unbuildable as drawn. Who is responsible for resolving this issue and bearing the cost?

Answer: The design-builder, since they are responsible for both design and constructability under a design-build contract

In design-build, the design-builder holds responsibility for the completeness and constructability of design documents, so unbuildable details are their obligation to resolve and fund.

Which quality management approach is MOST consistent with DBIA best practices during design-build construction?

Answer: Implementing a formal Quality Management Plan with in-process inspections, documentation, and hold points

DBIA best practices call for a proactive Quality Management Plan with defined inspection hold points and documentation throughout construction, not reactive end-of-project reviews.