Answers| Latest Update 2024
List the stages of design and their status of completion. - ANSWER preliminary design
(0 to 15%), schematic design (15 to 30%), design development (30 to 60%),
construction documents (60 to 100%)
How are conflicts between drawings and specifications resolved? - ANSWER no
hierarchy unless order of precedence clause assigns priority, all in all read the contract
What are the 4 main types of project delivery methods? - ANSWER design bid
build, design build, CM at risk, CM agency
What are the advantages and disadvantages of design bid build? - ANSWER advantage
= competitive, most familiar, cost known upfront
disadvantage = takes longest, no constructability input, expensive change orders
What are the advantages and disadvantages of design build? - ANSWER advantage
= best communication, contractor involved early
disadvantage = final cost unknown, owner left out of design decisions, no check
and balances
What are the advantages and disadvantages of construction management agency?
- ANSWER advantage = constructability input in design, fast-tracked, CM works for
owner's interests only
disadvantage = CM not at risk for any work, more fees
, What are the advantages and disadvantages of construction manager at risk? -
ANSWER advantage = constructability input in design, fast tracked
disadvantage = final cost unknown, trades involved later
What is the difference between lump sum and guaranteed maximum price? - ANSWER
GMP = maximum price owner will have to pay their contractor or subcontractor,
regardless of the actual costs incurred
lump sum = contractor agrees to complete the project for a predetermined, set price.
What are the 5 ways bids are solicited during procurement? - ANSWER open bid -
any and all
prequalified bid - only qualified
1 stage RFP - any and all
2 stage RFP/RFQ - only qualified
sole source - direct negotiation
What are the 4 types of selection during procurement? - ANSWER low bid - lowest is
accepted,
best value price - combo of price and non-price factors,
best value fees - combo contractor fee and non-price factors,
qualification - most comprehensive non-price factors
What are the steps of the bidding process? - ANSWER designer completes bid
package, owner solicits bid, contractors review and submit bids, owner analyzes and
makes award
What documents can be found in the bid package? - ANSWER instructions to bidders,
bidder questionnaire, bonding requirements, blank agreement, general and
supplementary conditions, construction drawings/specifications