DBIA Sectors and Application 2

Question 1

Which federal agency is most commonly associated with design-build procurement in the water and wastewater sector?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer

The EPA frequently oversees funding and procurement for water/wastewater infrastructure, often encouraging design-build delivery for efficiency.

Question 2

In the aviation sector, which entity typically serves as the owner-authority when procuring a new terminal using design-build?

Accepted Answer

Airport authority or municipality

Answer

Airport authorities or municipalities own and operate airports, making them the contracting entity for terminal design-build projects.

Question 3

Design-build is particularly advantageous for energy sector projects such as solar farms primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Allows fast-track construction while finalizing interconnect agreements

Answer

Overlapping design and construction phases enables solar projects to advance construction while utility interconnect negotiations are still ongoing.

Question 4

In the correctional facilities sector, which design-build delivery challenge is most unique compared to other building types?

Accepted Answer

Coordinating with security and operational staff during programming

Answer

Correctional facilities require intensive coordination with security personnel to embed operational protocols into the design from the earliest phases.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) application in the water sector?

Accepted Answer

Owner and DB team collaboratively develop design and cost before a GMP is set

Answer

In PDB, the team collaborates through design development to establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price before full construction commitment.

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test

DBIA Sectors and Application 2