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Owner Engagement Questions and Answers Flashcards

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  1. What is the most important early decision an owner makes in design-build delivery?

    Answer: Defining clear performance criteria and project requirements that communicate the owner's vision while allowing room to innovate

    The quality of the owner's performance criteria directly determines proposal quality and ultimately the project outcome.

  2. How should an owner structure their internal team for a design-build project?

    Answer: An empowered representative with decision-making authority, supported by technical advisors and stakeholder representatives

    Design-build requires an empowered representative who can make timely decisions, supported by technical and stakeholder input.

  3. What is the owner's role during the design phase of a design-build project?

    Answer: Review design at defined milestones for criteria compliance, provide timely decisions, and participate as a collaborative partner

    The owner participates actively through milestone reviews, timely decision-making, and collaborative engagement while reviewing for criteria compliance.

  4. How should owners prepare for their first design-build project?

    Answer: Educate themselves on principles, engage experienced advisors, develop appropriate procurement documents, and establish internal processes for the different pace

    First-time owners should invest in education, engage advisors, develop appropriate procurement documents, and adjust internal processes.

  5. What is the concept of 'over-the-shoulder' review in design-build?

    Answer: A collaborative review where the owner monitors design development in real-time rather than through formal submit-review-return cycles

    Over-the-shoulder review involves ongoing monitoring and informal feedback rather than formal submission-review-comment-revision cycles.

  6. How should owners handle scope changes during a design-build project?

    Answer: Use the formal change management process, understanding cost and schedule impacts before approving

    While design-build reduces the need for changes, owners should use the formal change process and evaluate impacts before approval.