Owner Engagement Flashcards

During the bridging method of design-build procurement, what is the owner's primary role?

Answer: Developing bridging documents that define project requirements before selecting a design-builder

In bridging, the owner uses a bridging consultant to develop partial design documents that define scope and performance requirements, which are then handed to the design-builder to complete.

What is the significance of an owner establishing a 'single point of contact' on a design-build project?

Answer: It streamlines communication and reduces conflicting instructions to the design-builder

A single point of contact ensures the design-builder receives consistent direction and avoids confusion from conflicting instructions from multiple owner representatives.

Which owner action is most critical when the design-builder proposes a value engineering change during construction?

Answer: Evaluating the change against the Owner's Project Requirements to confirm it still meets goals

Value engineering proposals must be assessed against the OPR to ensure cost savings do not compromise the owner's defined project goals and performance standards.

How does an owner's level of involvement typically differ between design-build and design-bid-build projects during design development?

Answer: Owners are less involved in design-build because design responsibility shifts to the design-builder

In design-build, the owner shifts detailed design oversight to the design-builder and instead focuses on performance outcomes rather than prescriptive design review.

What does an owner risk by issuing a poorly defined Request for Proposal (RFP) in a design-build procurement?

Answer: Receiving proposals that do not align with project goals, leading to scope gaps or disputes

An unclear RFP leads design-build teams to make divergent assumptions, resulting in proposals that may not meet owner needs and creating disputes during project execution.

Which of the following best describes the owner's responsibility regarding 'owner-furnished information' on a design-build project?

Answer: The owner is responsible for the accuracy of information it provides, which the design-builder may rely upon

Under DBIA principles, the owner warrants the accuracy of information it provides, and the design-builder is entitled to rely on that information without independent verification.

What is the primary purpose of an owner conducting a 'lessons learned' review after design-build project completion?

Answer: To capture insights that improve future project delivery and owner-design-builder collaboration

Lessons learned reviews help owners refine their project delivery processes, improve future RFP documents, and build more effective collaborative relationships with design-build teams.