Project Delivery Method Selection Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What are the three primary project delivery methods that owners typically evaluate?
Answer: Design-bid-build (DBB), design-build (DB), and construction manager at-risk (CMAR)
The three primary delivery methods are design-bid-build, design-build, and construction manager at-risk.
Which factor most favors selecting design-build over design-bid-build?
Answer: The project requires an accelerated schedule and the owner values early cost certainty
Design-build is particularly advantageous when schedule compression and early cost certainty are priorities.
What is the 'construction manager at-risk' (CMAR) delivery method, and how does it compare to design-build?
Answer: CMAR provides a separate construction manager during design who later guarantees a maximum price, while the owner retains a separate design contract
CMAR brings construction expertise into design early but maintains separate owner contracts with the designer and the CM.
What role does project complexity play in delivery method selection?
Answer: Higher complexity generally favors delivery methods with early contractor involvement because construction expertise during design reduces risk
Complex projects benefit from early contractor involvement during design, as construction expertise helps identify and mitigate risks.
How does the owner's desired level of design control influence delivery method selection?
Answer: Owners wanting maximum design control often prefer DBB or CMAR, while owners willing to define requirements through performance criteria may choose DB
Delivery methods offer different levels of owner design control, with a tradeoff between prescriptive control and innovation potential.
What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and how does it relate to design-build?
Answer: IPD is a collaborative delivery method using a multi-party contract with shared risk and reward, representing a more integrated approach than traditional design-build
IPD uses a multi-party agreement that contractually aligns interests through shared risk/reward pools, going beyond design-build's single-entity model.