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DBIA – CHAPTERS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 1997 regulations changed allowing design build procurement
Florida Law 1997 QBS could be used in Design Build
Construction Management Association of Formed 1982, Provided a service not a delivery method, they held no liability
American and it added a third contract.
CM at Risk Disadvantages 2 Contracts, 2 Conflicting Agendas leading to change orders
Early GC involvement = cost info earlier to prevent budget overruns. Drives to a
better schedule to mitigate selections and procurement schedule. Design and
CM at Risk Advantages
construction overlap. Good for complex phasing and schedule constraints. Allows
for Value Engineering.
CM as Agent/Advisor Add on Services, No liability, can be used in any delivery method
Liable for construction cost, quality and schedule as well precon advice. NOT
"At-Risk" in CM at Risk
LIABLE FOR DESIGN.
Owner carries all risk, No engagement b/t architect or contractor allowing no
Disadvantages of Design Bid Build
creativity or innovation leaving VE as an afterthought.
Familiar, Suited for "lowest price" competitive bidding, No legislation
Advantages of Design Bid Build
hurdles, Owner highly involved in design.
DBIA began 1993 by Haskell
CMAA, 1982 Construction Management Association of American
First DBIA Public Project School project in Indiana 1968
American Institute of Constructors (AIC) 1971 formed for professional certification for a constructor.
Deadly structural collapse, increased insurance premiums for errors and omissions
Kansas City Hyatt Regency Collapse
insurance and general liability insurance. Shifted risk to subs after this.
Independent entity that manages design and construction process acting as an
Professional CM agent or advisor to the owner. The may manage multiple prime contracts and
provide preconstruction services.
Created in 2000 to help create competitive advantage for construction users in
CURT
the marketplace.
Projects should be managed as a whole process instead of a collection of
Lean Construction
independent elements and activities. A Procedure for Managing Production.
Focuses on the relationship of the contract and the products and services
Relational Contracting
(transactional) aspects of the contract.
Similar to relational contracting. Cooperative model that aligns values, goals and
Alliance Contracting
objectives between owners, designers and contractors.
Overlapping Design and Construction so project can start while still designing.
How faster delivery is achieved with
Less RFIs by the time you reach the field as problems have been sorted out in
Design Build:
design.
Not typical = Steep Learning Curve, Owners must make decisions earlier,
Disadvantages of Design Build
Restrictive procurement regulations.
Quantitative (Cost) and Qualitative (Past Performance, Design Solutions,
Best Value Procurement
Overall Management)
How to measure project success typically: Cost, Schedule, Quality
How to measure project success in DB: Number of Innovative Solutions
When Owners "Add-On" Extra Services such as: project financing, project
Design Build Plus
operations, maintenance and/or ownership.
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DBIA – CHAPTERS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 1997 regulations changed allowing design build procurement
Florida Law 1997 QBS could be used in Design Build
Construction Management Association of Formed 1982, Provided a service not a delivery method, they held no liability
American and it added a third contract.
CM at Risk Disadvantages 2 Contracts, 2 Conflicting Agendas leading to change orders
Early GC involvement = cost info earlier to prevent budget overruns. Drives to a
better schedule to mitigate selections and procurement schedule. Design and
CM at Risk Advantages
construction overlap. Good for complex phasing and schedule constraints. Allows
for Value Engineering.
CM as Agent/Advisor Add on Services, No liability, can be used in any delivery method
Liable for construction cost, quality and schedule as well precon advice. NOT
"At-Risk" in CM at Risk
LIABLE FOR DESIGN.
Owner carries all risk, No engagement b/t architect or contractor allowing no
Disadvantages of Design Bid Build
creativity or innovation leaving VE as an afterthought.
Familiar, Suited for "lowest price" competitive bidding, No legislation
Advantages of Design Bid Build
hurdles, Owner highly involved in design.
DBIA began 1993 by Haskell
CMAA, 1982 Construction Management Association of American
First DBIA Public Project School project in Indiana 1968
American Institute of Constructors (AIC) 1971 formed for professional certification for a constructor.
Deadly structural collapse, increased insurance premiums for errors and omissions
Kansas City Hyatt Regency Collapse
insurance and general liability insurance. Shifted risk to subs after this.
Independent entity that manages design and construction process acting as an
Professional CM agent or advisor to the owner. The may manage multiple prime contracts and
provide preconstruction services.
Created in 2000 to help create competitive advantage for construction users in
CURT
the marketplace.
Projects should be managed as a whole process instead of a collection of
Lean Construction
independent elements and activities. A Procedure for Managing Production.
Focuses on the relationship of the contract and the products and services
Relational Contracting
(transactional) aspects of the contract.
Similar to relational contracting. Cooperative model that aligns values, goals and
Alliance Contracting
objectives between owners, designers and contractors.
Overlapping Design and Construction so project can start while still designing.
How faster delivery is achieved with
Less RFIs by the time you reach the field as problems have been sorted out in
Design Build:
design.
Not typical = Steep Learning Curve, Owners must make decisions earlier,
Disadvantages of Design Build
Restrictive procurement regulations.
Quantitative (Cost) and Qualitative (Past Performance, Design Solutions,
Best Value Procurement
Overall Management)
How to measure project success typically: Cost, Schedule, Quality
How to measure project success in DB: Number of Innovative Solutions
When Owners "Add-On" Extra Services such as: project financing, project
Design Build Plus
operations, maintenance and/or ownership.
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