DBIA Design-Build Fundamentals and Principles 3

Question 1

Which delivery method is most closely associated with the concept of 'fast-tracking,' where construction begins before design is fully complete?

Accepted Answer

Design-build

Answer

Design-build enables fast-tracking because the integrated team can begin construction on early packages while later design work continues.

Question 2

What is the role of the stipend in a competitive design-build procurement?

Accepted Answer

Partial compensation paid to unsuccessful proposers for their proposal costs

Answer

Stipends partially compensate unsuccessful design-build proposers, encouraging high-quality competition and use of proprietary ideas.

Question 3

Which entity typically provides the independent quality assurance role when the owner has limited in-house expertise in a design-build project?

Accepted Answer

An owner's representative or commissioning authority

Answer

An owner's representative or commissioning authority provides independent oversight when the owner lacks internal technical capacity.

Question 4

The design-build contract price is typically established:

Accepted Answer

At the time of proposal or through progressive negotiation at defined milestones

Answer

Price is established at proposal submission or through defined negotiation milestones such as concept approval or design development.

Question 5

Which risk is typically transferred to the design-builder in a design-build contract that would remain with the owner in design-bid-build?

Accepted Answer

Design errors and omissions

Answer

In design-build, design errors and omissions risk shifts to the design-builder, unlike design-bid-build where the owner retains that risk.

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