DBIA Progressive Design-Build Process 2

Question 1

In Progressive Design-Build, at what stage is the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) typically established?

Accepted Answer

After the design-build team is selected and sufficient design development occurs

Answer

In Progressive Design-Build, the GMP is established after team selection, once enough design development has occurred to support a reliable cost estimate.

Question 2

Which owner type is BEST suited to benefit from Progressive Design-Build's collaborative early involvement structure?

Accepted Answer

Owners who require design input and value collaboration before committing to a price

Answer

Owners who want collaborative input during design development and are not ready to commit to a fixed price early benefit most from Progressive Design-Build.

Question 3

How does Progressive Design-Build differ from traditional Design-Build regarding contractor selection?

Accepted Answer

PDB selects the team based on qualifications and approach rather than a fixed-price proposal

Answer

In PDB, selection is qualifications-based, focusing on team competency and approach rather than a fixed price bid.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the validation phase in Progressive Design-Build?

Accepted Answer

To allow the owner to review and refine the project program and confirm alignment before major cost commitment

Answer

The validation phase lets the owner refine project requirements and align expectations with the design-build team before committing to a price.

Question 5

In Progressive Design-Build, what happens if the owner and design-build team cannot agree on a Guaranteed Maximum Price?

Accepted Answer

The owner may terminate the agreement and retain the design documents developed to date

Answer

A key feature of PDB contracts is that if GMP negotiations fail, the owner can terminate and typically retains design documents produced during the early phase.

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

DBIA Progressive Design-Build Process 2