DBIA Project Delivery Method Selection Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What are the three primary project delivery methods that owners typically evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Design-bid-build (DBB), design-build (DB), and construction manager at-risk (CMAR)

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Low bid, negotiated bid, and sole source

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Architecture, engineering, and construction

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Planning, design, and construction

Question 2

Which factor most favors selecting design-build over design-bid-build?

Accepted Answer

The project requires an accelerated schedule and the owner values early cost certainty

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The owner wants to maintain separate contracts

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The owner has unlimited time for sequential phases

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The project is simple with no schedule pressure

Question 3

What is the 'construction manager at-risk' (CMAR) delivery method, and how does it compare to design-build?

Accepted Answer

CMAR provides a separate construction manager during design who later guarantees a maximum price, while the owner retains a separate design contract

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CMAR and design-build are identical

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CMAR eliminates the need for an architect

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CMAR always costs more than design-build

Question 4

What role does project complexity play in delivery method selection?

Accepted Answer

Higher complexity generally favors delivery methods with early contractor involvement because construction expertise during design reduces risk

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Complex projects should always use design-bid-build

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Complexity has no impact on delivery method selection

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Complex projects cannot use design-build

Question 5

How does the owner's desired level of design control influence delivery method selection?

Accepted Answer

Owners wanting maximum design control often prefer DBB or CMAR, while owners willing to define requirements through performance criteria may choose DB

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Design control is identical across all methods

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Owners have no design control in any delivery method

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Design-build provides the owner with more design control than DBB

Question 6

What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and how does it relate to design-build?

Accepted Answer

IPD is a collaborative delivery method using a multi-party contract with shared risk and reward, representing a more integrated approach than traditional design-build

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IPD is another name for design-build

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IPD eliminates the need for a designer or contractor

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IPD is only used in residential construction