HW 2 Construction Project Delivery System

Which delivery method is the construction administrator most like a consultant? A. CM at risk B. Lump Sum C. Integrated Project Delivery D. CM agency

D.

Which statement is true about the design build delivery method? A. Design is complete when contractor is involved B. Fast tracking is difficult with this delivery method C. Most DB firms are temporary affiliation created for a single project D. There is a sole source for fault for building system failures

D.

Design Build contracts can be used in any public works projects in any states. T/F

False

In the DBB delivery system, the designer works for the general contractor. T/F

False

In the agency CM delivery system, the CM (not the owner) contracts with the general contractor. T/F

False

The first company that the owner hires in the DBB delivery system is the general contractor. T/F

False

Under DBB the owner has a contractual relationship with suppliers and subcontractors. T/F

False

A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are partially undefined, the Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the contract with each trade and the owner also holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this project delivery called? A. Construction Management B. Joint Venture C. Design-Build D. Partnering

A.

The contractual relationship in DBB governed by the conditions of the contract is between A. Owner and contractor B. Owner and subcontractors C. Owner, contractor, and A/E D. A/E and contractor

A.

the owner wants to Fast track a construction project. Which project delivery system best supports this process? A. Design Build B. Design Bid Build C. Sole Ownership D. Partnering

A.

A design-build firm may be (check all that apply) A. A single firm with both design and construction capability B. A design firm that sub contracts the construction portion to a construction contractor C. a construction contracting firm that subcontracts the design work to an architect or engineer firm D. A joint venture contract between a contractor and a design firm

All of the above

Which of the following is a major difference between a CM agency and a CM at risk? A. One provides a lump sum price for construction services B. One caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay C. One manages construction on the owner's behalf D. One has a contract with the designers

B.

Who determines what method of delivery is used on a project? A. Engineer B. Owner C. Architect D. GC

B.

One of the advantages of the CM delivery system is the excellent value engineering. T/F

True

The principal barrier to the use of design build process in the public sector lies in the difference between the procurement laws governing the selection process for AE and GC T/F

True

Under DBB, there being no contractual relationship between the A/E and the contractor, there is also no contractual relationship between the A/E and the subcontractors and suppliers. T/F

True