DBIA Owner Engagement 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

DBIA Owner Engagement 2