DBIA ACTUAL FINAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Design Build is ____ Delivery Integrated True or False: All stakeholders should recieve same trianing True Best Practice process, technique, or method that is more effective at arriving at deliverying a paticular outcome or better outcome than any other what happens if best practices are not followed? 1. there is greater potential the project will be unsuccessful 2. stakeholers will be disapointed How many best practices are there? 10 total with discrete ways of implenting to make 59 in total Is DB Good Fit for everyone? No What are the two types of owners to stay away from? 1. Micromanaging 2. Unresponsive Are complex problems a good fit for DB? Yes What should the owner do prior to deciding DB Delivery method? conduct a proactive and objective assessment of the unique characteristics of its program/project and its organization An Owner should impliment a procurement plan that enhances ____. Collaboration When an owner chooses DB, are they procurring a serivce or commodity? Both. DB is focused on a teaming environment with good customer service as the relationship, and a commodity as the product. Should the owner disclose the budget prior to award in DB? Yes. Disclose budget and hold designers to it. Designers should be designing to a budget. True or False: the DB process should be Fair, open, and transparent ? true T or F - the owner should only value technical concepts and not price in the selection process in DB? F - Both technical and price should be valued What do stipends attract? They attract the Best Design Builders. What is the purpose of a Stipend? compensate effort of putting proposal together for the unsuccesful bidders. What is the effect of having a stipend The DBers competing will provide better service What 3 actions can optimize the effectiveness of DB? 1. Picking the Right Team 2. Performace based & flexibility 3. reward for superior performance - award fee - customer service (non-cost performance) In DB is it a bid or proposal? Proposal Who submits the proposal in DB? the offerors what term describes how the team is organized? Project Delivery System What term describes how the team is selected? Procurement Method What term describes how a team is paid? Contracting Approach What are the 4 factors to consider when developing aquisition strategies? 1. Owner objectives 2. Unique project considerations 3. Owner profile and personality 4. market place considerations How does an owner maintain control in DB? Owner must put in performance and prescriptive specs Control should not be achieved through ___ Micromanaging - should not describe how to do the project, but what to accomplish What are the 5 interrelated owner objectives? 1. Control 2. Relationships 3. Project Budget 4. Project Schedule 5. Risks Will DB cure an insuffiecient budget? no - designers should design to budget, but if it is not possible , then DBers should speak up. How does an owner maintain control? They need to put what they want in the proposal. They get to pick the team. What is the key to maintaing positive relationships with the DB team? Dont be adversarial. what happens if owner doesnt know what they want? DB method will allow time to work with team to figure out the best solution for the owner, which will lead to fewer change orders. T of F: In DB, the design shall be completed prior to construction? False, the purpose of DB is to have the design going on concurently to shorten the time frame. T of F : DB eliminates risk. False - DB manages and allocates risk, does not eliminate. DB puts risk on who can appropriately handle it. Risk shifts from _____(1) to ____(2) in DB. 1. Owner 2. DB Team What are the 4 primary Project Delivery Methods? 1. Design Bid Build 2. Multi-Prime 3. Construction Management @ Risk 4. Design-Build DB is a method of Project Delivery in which ___(1) entinty (DBer) forges a ___(2) contract with the Owner to provide for AE design & Construction services. 1. one 2. Single there is ____(1) of Engineering/design/construction and the _____(2) during the proposal phase. 1. Integration 2. Key trade Partners T or F: Tasks in DB are assigned False What attributes must the DB team members possess? 1. Trust 2. Flexibility 3. Respect T or F: DB is a mindset as much as it is a delivery method. True What 3 main areas does the DB Best Practices cover? 1. Procurement 2. Contracting 3. Execution Have you studied the code of conduct? no, go study, its 5 or 6 questions of exam Have you studied Universal Best Practices? there are questions on exam. most of the questions are derived from this what happens if you implement DB Best Practices? 1. Increases probability of successful project 2. expectations of all stakeholders are met Should DB Teams work collabrotively with the owner? if so, what happens? yes, they have an excellent opportunity to achieve Design Excellence Does DB include both Architechture and Engineering? Yes Who defines Design Excellence? the Owner and DBer should collabrotively and jointly define it When should design excellence be defined? In the RFP What does DB do to the Cost Influence Curve? DB shifts the design process to the left which is where the ability to impact cost and functionallity is higher and the cost of design changes is lower How does DB shift the cost influence curve to the left? it brings all the Stakeholders to the table earlier in the process. DB done right requires managing both the _____(1) construction process and the ____(2) design process. 1. Sequential 2. Iterative What is one way to align the interests of the Owner and the DBer Awarding for superior performance DB: Balance risk with ____. reward What are the 7 DB Requirements that lead to success? 1. Trust 2. Speedy decision making 3. Team concept 4. equitable contract terms (fair risk sharing) 5. flexibility 6. Excellent Communication 7. Clean scope definition (The successful team enters flexible engagments cleanly.) What are the 5 reasons owners are concerned with DB? 1. Unfamiliarity 2. Loss of design Control 3. Indirect relationship with AE 4. Developing clear & concise Reqs 5. Procurement challenges (esp. public sector) (Unfamilar loss in developing plans) What are the practitioners concerns (4) with DB? 1. Unfamiliarity 2. Potential for unbalanced risk transfer 3. owner involvement 4. E&O (errors & omissions) risk assumed by the DBer(Designer of record) what 4 things create a potential for unbalance risk? 1. Changes in laws, code, & standards 2. Differing site conditions 3. Issuance of permits, easments, ROW 4. Concealed condtions DB facilitates ________ scheduling fast track How can the owner moniter design/price development in DB? 1. incremental design submissions 2. Optimize life cycle cost via design build to budget T of F: DB enhances quality through the opportunity for Design excellence. T Does DB reduce or increase risk of owner for liability of Design errors? reduce DB avoids ____(1) relationships through ____(2) relationships. 1. adversarial 2. collabrotive What challenges will a fast tracked schedule create? Safety What is collaboration? Open sharing of info and data; concerned about outcomes and the relationship What is integration? Collective knowledge, experience & expertise of entire design-build team members in problem solving environment Does cost come first or second in DBB 2nd How is DB different from DBB in terms of the sequencing of cost and design? In DB the cost is established and the best solution within budget is designed. In DBB the project is designed to be bid, then the bids determine the cost. IS DB the best project delivery method? Not always. Who normally leads a Public Private Partnership? The team leading it usually hires a ___ ____ team. ? = Developer, ___ ____ = Design Build T of F : Agency Construction Management is a Project Delivery Method F Is Integrated Project Delivery a Design Build Method? No How does IPD differ from DB There are 3 contracts. The owner, AE firm and the contractor are all under a contractual relationship. PDB (Progressive Design Build) 4 key concepts 1. Qualifications Based selection 2. GMP provided after contract award 3. Key Trade partners brought on board after contract award 4. Off Ramp Why is there an off ramp in PDB? It is there in case the owner and DB can not reach an agreement on the GMP. Is there a contractual relationship between AE and DB in DBB? No Since there is no relationship between AE and DB in DBB where do the E&O and Ambiguity filter back to? The Owner Is DB contracts the same thing as AE contracts? no DB contracts ______ the primary services of the professional design services and the construction contract integrates Are DB contracts the typical construction contract? no Typically the two types of contracts used in DB are ... Best value & Lump Sum Competitively negotiated contracts are called ____. Best Value Firm fixed-Price contracts are called ___. Lump Sum DB is not simply changing the structure from 2 contracts down to 1 contract, but it is about ______ organizations & people. Integrating Cultures, technical & organizational capabilities, business interests, & work processes to include interdisciplinary fluency should all be considered when ______ organizations and people. integrating 4 key factors enabling team alignment 1. Early Involvement 2. QBS (quals based selection) 3. cost transparency 4. fostering and environment of trust T of F: All design-build team members should be educated and trained in the design build process and be knowledgeable on the differences between DB and other delivery systems. T Why is it important to bring on the Key trade partners early? because they are typically performing majority of the work , and the design outcome affects their work T of F: How and when the team is selected does not affect DB success? F, this is a very important attribute to the success of the project. What 5 roles does the owner serve in DB? 1. Create the project goal (what do you want) 2. be transparent with the project funding 3. set the supportive and collarbrotive environment 4. be assessible - stay engaged 5. make timely decisions What is a Charrette? Intense period of design and planning activity How does an owner representative assist the owner? They translate the owner's needs into terms that can be clearly understood by DB teams The owners rep needs to have these 4 essential skills?and what do these skills lead to? 1. technical 2. leadership 3. communication 4. facilitative the skills lead to collaborative approach to problem solving 1. Common understanding of project and owner expectations 2. Confidence, trust, and respect in each others commitment and abilities 3. Flexibility, bring trade contractors on board early during the proposal stage 4. shared motivations and incentives for a high level of performance What do these 4 characteristics lead to? successful teaming Teaming agreements should be based on what 4 items? 1. common business philosophies, 2. cultural values 3. understanding of DB process 4. complementary capabilities Teaming agreements should establish organizational _____(1) of the DB team & be executed _____(2) pursuing a project. 1. structure 2. before A teaming agreement is a _____ document leading to winning the contract. legal A teaming agreement should include a _________ matrix. responsibility What types of protection does a Teaming Agreement provide to the DB team members ? confidentiality, non-disclosure, exclusivity _____ ______ is the commitment between two or more organizations for the purpose of achieving specific business objectives by maximizing the effectiveness of each participants resources. Formal Partnering A Formal partnership typically develops what 3 items? 1. charter (project statement/goal/objectives) 2. Communications Matrix (so there is no going above someone) 3. Issue Resolution Ladder (no team is perfect) The purpose of Formal partnering is to limit and avoid _____. claims T/F: DBIA endorses a constuctor led DB team. explain False, DBIA has no preference on who leads the team. Why are DB teams typically constructor led? deeper pockets and more experience managing risk Which 5 groups can lead a DB team? 1. Constructors 2. Designers 3. developers 4. Joint venture 5. fully integrated One concern with Partnerships and Joint Ventures is ______(1) and _____(2) liability, which causes the team members to be responsible for each others actions or inactions. Joint and several Public Private Partnerships are typically _____ led developer Team _______ leads to problem solving very early in the process Collaboration Team collaboration & communication leads to less ____ & _____ surprises cost and schedule Team collaboration leads to more ______ which creates fewer performance barriers flexibility T or F: Team collaboration leads to better interface management which creates less hand offs of responsibilities T Team Collaboration with common interests and objectives leads to a better ____ project. quality Team collaboration with mutual support leads to better ______ _________. risk management Have you reviewd the Code of Conduct? No, go review it there are 12 questions on test from it DBIA Designated professionals are expected to adhere to the series of ethical rules in the _____ ___ _____. code of conduct What are the grounds for disciplinary action under the code? (3) 1. Gross negligence or willful misconduct (or unethical/unprofessional conduct) in the performances of services 2. Conviction of a Professional for a felony or other moral crime under federal or state law in a business matter 3. Fraud - deliberate misrepresenation in the application of DBIA membership, DBIA or other industry certification, or other professional recognition or creditial When a complaint is filed where is it sent? DBIA Certification Board subcomittee What does the DBIA certification board subcommittee do with a complaint? Look to see if there is a recommendation of disciplinary action or dismiss it. If the DBIA certification board determines there should be disciplinary action from the complaint they recieved, where does the recommendation get sent? It gets sent to the DBIA national board prior to issuing the action to the DBIA certified individual When the DBIA certified individual recieves notice that they have corrective actions to perform from a complaint filed agianst them, they can either _______ or ______. agree and withdraw their certification OR disagree. If the DBIA certified individual disagrees with a complaint filed agiants them, what do they do? Send an appeal to the DBIA national board which would have a subcomittee made up to review the appeals process. The subcomittee of the DBIA national board will either _____ or _____ _____ at the end of the complaint apeals process. dismiss or impose sanctions T or F: the Sanctions imposed on a DBIA certified individual due to a complaint are kept confidential. T What reason would the sanctions imposed on a DBIA certified individual not be kept confidential? if required by law How is a complaint on a DBIA certified individual dismissed after sanctions are imposed? the DBIA cert individual voluntarily surrenders the DBIA designation Can a DBIA designated individual reapply for certification in the future? yes, after the suspension period Fundamental ASCE Cannon: Engineers hold paramount the ______, ______, & _______ of the public - those interests of the facility user - occupant - or beneficiary safety, health, and welfare Is the Fundamental ASCE canon about health, safety, and welfare of public and beneficiary of project, a contractual or ethical obligation for DBIA designees? ethical Success in DB depends on ____ and _____ behavior ethical and professional In Successful DB relationships there should be..... A. Trust B. Flexibility C. contractor trust and designer flexibility D. mutual trust and flexibility D Should a DB Team disclose a conflict of interest? Yes, for a DB team to be successful all parties must have open and honest communication How does common commitment lead to a successful DB team? The team is working towards one shared goal Does a Successful DB team have high collaboration or high integration? A successful DB team has both collaboration and integration What is needed for both professional and ethical behavior in a DB team? 1. Mutual Trust and Flexibility 2. open and honest communication 3. Common committment 4. Collaboration - integration While DBB has a very objective source selection, why is it important that there is an expecatation and requirement for ethical behaivor of DB owners during a best value source selection? because the selection is subjective and you basing your choice off of several factors not just price. Owners need to look at past performance, qualifications, the team , etc Best value or qualifications based source selection shall be ____ and _____ Fair and Transparent