DBIA Progressive Design-Build Process Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the typical structure of a progressive design-build contract?

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A two-phase contract: Phase 1 for design development and GMP negotiation, Phase 2 for construction upon price agreement

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A single-phase contract identical to traditional design-build

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Three separate contracts for design, pricing, and construction

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A handshake agreement followed by formal documentation

Question 2

How does the design-builder's fee structure typically work in progressive design-build?

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Separate fees for preconstruction services (Phase 1) and construction management/profit (Phase 2)

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A single lump-sum fee covering everything

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The design-builder works for free during Phase 1

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Fees are only paid after project completion

Question 3

What is a 'target price' in progressive design-build, and how does it differ from a GMP?

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A target price is an early budget benchmark used to guide design development, while the GMP is the final negotiated maximum price commitment

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Target price and GMP are identical terms

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A target price is always lower than the GMP

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A target price is set by the owner without design-builder input

Question 4

How does risk allocation differ in progressive design-build compared to traditional design-build?

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PDB allows more nuanced, collaborative risk allocation because both parties have better information before committing to a price

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PDB eliminates all project risk

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Risk allocation is identical in both approaches

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All risk transfers to the owner in PDB

Question 5

What is the design-builder's obligation regarding 'design-to-budget' in progressive design-build?

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The design-builder must develop a design meeting the owner's requirements within the target budget, proactively identifying value engineering opportunities

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The design-builder has no budget responsibility

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The design-builder must always design the cheapest building

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Budget management is solely the criteria consultant's role

Question 6

Why is the 'continuity of team' principle especially important in progressive design-build?

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Because the collaborative relationships and project knowledge built during Phase 1 are essential for effective Phase 2 execution

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It is not important in PDB

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It only applies to the owner's team

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Team continuity is a legal requirement for PDB