AC Exam #16 - Project Delivery Methods

All of the above

29. Design-Builders can be selected using..........

the "open book" relationship with the owner.

30. A major consideration for addressing changes in a CM at-Risk project is ..........

False

33. Typically, the Construction Manager at-Risk in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) arrangement will establish the GMP after the construction documents are 100% complete.

Escalation

8. What is the name of the clause that is sometimes used if the contract has the potential of an uncertainty in either labor or material prices?

False

11. Changes clauses are required only in the Design-Bid-Build delivery system and are not required in either CM at-Risk or Design-Build.

Assumes the responsibility for the design of the project.

40. Benefits the owner may consider when selecting a construction manager (CMa or CMc) may include the following except:

Unit Price

2. A clause in the contract states that "if the quantities of a bid item of work vary from the estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will be adjusted." Which type of contract will this clause be primarily used in?

a construction project delivery method.

20. Design-Build is .......

the agent CM, no matter how involved in project administration, is not at risk for the cost or schedule of the construction project, the performance risk.

21. A fundamental characteristic of Agency CM is that ........

contingency

22. The guaranteed maximum price (GMP) generally includes a design to accommodate unknowns within the design and corresponding estimate..........

Any of the listed answers

23. The single entity that is the Design-Builder can take on several different forms. It can be ...

a construction project delivery method.

24. Design-Bid-Build is.....

the constructor is typically not involved during the design phase.

25. A common difference in Design-Bid-Build and other delivery methods is ........

Guaranteed Maximum Price for the project.

26. If a Construction Management at-Risk project includes a "GMP", this means.....

All are correct

27. Types of organizations that typically offer Construction Management services are......

the constructor can begin construction before completion of final construction documents.

28. If a CM at-Risk is utilized on a "fast-track" project, .......

Turn Key

3. A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees to design, build, purchase the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract called?

1. the use of a "bridging" architect. 2. that one entity assumes responsibility for both the design and construction of the project.

31. The defining characteristic of Design-Build is ........ Select both options that are correct.

1. the only criterion for final selection is lowest responsible total construction cost bid. 2. separate contracts for the designer and the constructor.

32. Defining characteristics for Design-Bid-Build are ...........

eliminated as a risk to the owner, because the same entity is responsible for the construction and the design.

34. Theoretically, with Design-Build, in contrast to Design-Bid-Build and the Spearing doctrine, changes that are entirely the result of design errors and omissions should be...............

the liability of the CMa is limited to the "Standard of Care" provision similar to that of the design professional.

35. The responsibilities of the Agency CM include............

True

36. The liability of the CM at-Risk contractor is similar to a general contractor with a lump sum or GMP contract.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

37. __________________________ is a project delivery method distinguished by a contractual agreement between a minimum of the owner, design professional, and builder where risk and reward are shared and stakeholder success is dependent on project success.

Design-Bid-Build

38. In this sequential structure, the construction force referred to as the prime or general contractor is brought into the arrangement as the third part of a clearly defined sequence.

1. reimbursable 2. non-reimbursable

39. While a Cost-Plus a Fee contract appears to be rather easy to comprehend, without an agreement on what constitutes and costs, the Cost-Plus a Fee contract can generate lots of misunderstandings.

Cost Plus

4. A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are undefined and the Owner agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment plus some agreed upon allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type of contract called?

30%

41. According to Annette Mathai-Jackson, Hanson Bridgett LLP, _______ of projects do not make the project schedule or budget.

False

42. According to Howard Ashcraft, Hanson Bridgett LLP, IPD is a value based, virtual organization, aligned to the personal interest of the project participants.

92

43. According to Annette Mathai-Jackson, Hanson Bridgett LLP, _____ % of project owners say architects' drawings are insufficient. Provide number only.

1. Willingness to Collaborate 2. Trust

44. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) essential elements categories include: structure, mindshift, and catalysts. Mindshift includes two components consisting of _________ and _________. Select two answers.

AIA Document C195 - 2008 Single Purpose Entity

45. The ___________________________________ agreement requires the companies contracting under this type of IPD contract to form a separate legal entity for governance and taxation purposes.

Unit Price

5. A contract is entered into whereby the design, scope and bid quantities are established and payment for the work is to be made upon the basis of the actual quantity placed. What is this type of contract called?

Construction Management

6. 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 contracts 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 type of contract called?

Joint Venture

7. A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to combine their resources to bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract called?

Fixed Price or Guaranteed Maximum Price

9. What are the two Fee methods that an Agency CM firm may offer an Owner?

a project management system.

16. Agency Construction Management (CMa) is ______________________________.

Traditional

17. Design-Bid-Build (Lump Sum) general contracting is what may be thought of as the form of project delivery.

True

18. The term "fast-track" refers to any project and process where there is overlap between two or more project phases.

pre-construction services, a separate contract for design and construction, and a final selection based on factors other than just lowest construction cost.

19. The "defining characteristics" of Construction Management at-Risk are........

a construction project delivery method.

14. Construction Management at-Risk (CMc) is

Obtaining funding for the project.

15. Which of the following is not a typical step on the Road to Alternative Project Delivery?

Design Build

1. The Owner wants to Fast-Track a construction project. Which type of contract best supports this process?

maximum, potential

10. The Cost-Plus a Fee Contract with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is frequently associated with alternative project delivery type contracts. This type of contract allows the owner to be protected with a ______________ cost while retaining the ______________ for cost savings.

All are Correct

12. Some owners prefer the CM at-Risk project delivery method because of:

All of the Above

13. The practice of creating a "bridging" set of documents is generally recommended when: