DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Project Delivery Method Selection Questions and Answers

Question 1

An owner is planning a complex project with a tight schedule and a need for early cost certainty.
The owner wants to be actively involved in the design process and foster a collaborative environment.
Which project delivery method is most suitable for this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

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Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

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Multi-Prime Contracting

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Public-Private Partnership (P3)

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery method?

Accepted Answer

The design and construction phases are sequential, with separate contracts for the designer and contractor.

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The owner holds a single contract with a design-build entity.

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Construction begins before the design is fully complete to fast-track the schedule.

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The contractor provides significant pre-construction services, including cost estimating and scheduling.

Question 3

In a Design-Build project, how is risk for design errors and omissions typically allocated?

Accepted Answer

To the single-point-of-responsibility design-build entity.

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Solely to the owner, who provides the initial project criteria.

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Solely to the architect/engineer of record.

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Shared equally between the owner and the design-build entity through a contingency fund.

Question 4

An owner's primary driver for selecting a project delivery method is achieving the absolute lowest construction cost through open market competition, and the project design is straightforward and completely defined. Which delivery method aligns best with this priority?

Accepted Answer

Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

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Design-Build (DB)

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

Question 5

According to DBIA's Project Delivery Primer, what are the three key components of an owner's Strategic Acquisition Plan that are fundamentally linked?

Accepted Answer

Project Delivery System, Procurement Method, and Contract Format

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Budget, Schedule, and Quality

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Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, and Communication Plan

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Site Selection, Permitting, and Financing

Question 6

A public agency is undertaking a large, complex infrastructure project and wishes to transfer significant long-term risks, including financing, operations, and maintenance, to a private sector partner. Which project delivery method would be the most appropriate choice?

Accepted Answer

Public-Private Partnership (P3)

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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

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Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

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Design-Build (DB)