CDT Project Delivery Methods 2

Question 1

What is the role of the Construction Manager as Advisor (CMa) in relation to the owner?

Accepted Answer

The CMa provides management advice and coordination but the owner holds separate trade contracts

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The CMa holds all trade contracts and bears construction risk

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The CMa replaces the architect as design authority

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The CMa issues the Guaranteed Maximum Price

Question 2

Which project delivery approach is most likely to result in the lowest competitive bid price?

Accepted Answer

Design-Bid-Build with competitive bidding

Answer

Design-Build

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CMAR with GMP

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Integrated Project Delivery

Question 3

In fast-track construction, what is the primary schedule strategy used?

Accepted Answer

Construction of earlier phases begins while later phases are still being designed

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All design phases must be 100% complete before any construction begins

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The contractor designs the project concurrently with construction

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Design and bidding occur simultaneously to shorten procurement

Question 4

What type of owner typically benefits most from Design-Build delivery?

Accepted Answer

An owner prioritizing schedule certainty and single-point accountability

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An owner who wants maximum control over design quality and aesthetics

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A public owner required by law to use competitive bidding

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An owner with limited construction experience who wants multiple advisors

Question 5

What is a bridging document in a Design-Build project?

Accepted Answer

Partial design documents prepared by the owner's criteria architect to define scope before the design-builder takes over

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A structural detail connecting two building sections

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A contract provision bridging cost gaps between GMP and final cost

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A transitional document used during project closeout

Question 6

Which delivery method best supports early contractor involvement in constructability review?

Accepted Answer

Design-Build or CMAR

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Hard-bid Design-Bid-Build

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Multiple prime contracting

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Lump sum competitive bidding