DBIA Progressive Design-Build Process Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What distinguishes progressive design-build (PDB) from traditional design-build?

Accepted Answer

In PDB the design-builder is selected primarily on qualifications before design begins, then collaboratively develops the design and negotiates a price with the owner

Answer

PDB selects the design-builder early based on qualifications, then progressively develops design and price collaboratively.

Question 2

What is 'open-book pricing' in progressive design-build?

Accepted Answer

A transparent cost estimation process where the design-builder shares all cost details with the owner during price negotiation

Answer

Open-book pricing provides full transparency into costs including subcontractor quotes, labor rates, and contingency.

Question 3

What happens if the owner and design-builder cannot agree on a GMP during the PDB validation phase?

Accepted Answer

The owner can terminate the design-builder's contract, compensate them for work performed, and use the developed design to select a new design-builder

Answer

PDB contracts include an 'off-ramp' allowing the owner to terminate if price negotiations fail, paying for services rendered.

Question 4

Why is progressive design-build particularly suited for water and wastewater infrastructure projects?

Accepted Answer

These projects involve complex existing conditions, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints that benefit from early design-builder involvement

Answer

Water/wastewater projects frequently involve complex existing infrastructure, strict regulations, and operational constraints that must be maintained during construction.

Question 5

What role does the 'validation period' serve in progressive design-build?

Accepted Answer

It is the collaborative phase where the design-builder investigates conditions, develops design, refines costs, and both parties validate feasibility within budget and schedule

Answer

The validation period allows both parties to develop design, investigate conditions, refine estimates, and validate that the scope can be achieved within constraints.

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

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DBIA Progressive Design-Build Process Questions and Answers 2