DOMAIN 3: DESIGN PROCESS

Question 1

What document describes the scope and relationships of major elements organized in terms of building systems and components, and what classification standard is used to organize this document?

Answer 1

• Preliminary Project Description (PPD)
• Uniformat

4.5.2

Question 2

What document is used as the basis for revising estimates of probable construction cost, schedules, and value analysis studies, and what classification standard is used to organize this document?

Answer 2

• Outline specifications
• MasterFormat

4.6.2

Question 3

What regulations directly influence the design of a project?

Answer 3

• Building codes
• Land development regulations
• Accessibility
• Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

4.2.2.3

Question 4

What are the four types of cost estimating methods and their accuracies, and when are they used?

Answer 4

- Order of Magnitude (20-25%)
Programming or schematic design phase

- Unit of Measure (15-20%)
Schematic design phase

- Assemblies/Systems (10%)
Design development phase

- Unit Price (3-5%)
Construction documents phase

Table 4.1

Question 5

What is the difference between life cycle costs and value analysis?

Answer 5

Life Cycle Costs: Based on total
cost of ownership, including design fees, construction operation, maintenance,renovations/ alterations/additions, and salvaged materials

Value Analysis: Identifies alternative methods, systems, or
materials; may enhance value and reduce initial or long-term costs; most effective when implemented early in design

4.2.3.2

Question 6

What are the three methods used to control project variables and when should they be used?

Answer 6

Allowances
Used for purchasing products (cash allowance) or when quantity of work is unknown (quantity allowance)

Alternates
Used for alternative design approaches or materials to maximize available funds

Unit Prices
Used when extent of work is unknown or likely to change

Question 7

What are the definitions of quality assurance and quality control as they apply to design activities?

Answer 7

Quality Assurance
Procedures for guarding against defects and deficiencies before and during execution of work

Quality Control
Procedures for evaluating completed activities and elements of design for conformance with project requirements

Question 8

What are some examples of tools and documentsthat can be used to document the decision making process?

Answer 8

• Project management applications
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Checklists
• Meeting minutes

Question 9

What are the five types of products?

Answer 9

• Materials
• Commodities
• Products (standard and custom)
• Assemblies/fabrications
• Equipment

Question 10

What factors influence product selection?

Answer 10

• Project program
• Project budget
• Project schedule
• Regulatory requirements