review Quiz 1 Project Delivery Methods Flashcards
what are the three major classifications for project delivery methods?
traditional, design build, construction management
what are some permutations about traditional project delivery
- designer usually selected by qualifications and proposal rather than fee
- builder can be selected by: open bidding, prequalified bidding, qualifications and negotiation
- public owners may be legally required to use (a) or (b)
- option (c) can permit builder to join the project team during the design stage
what are the three linear stages for traditional project delivery
- design
- procurement
- construction
who are the three prime players for traditional project delivery
- owner
- designer
- builder
what are the two contracts for traditional project delivery
- owner and designer (design contract (lump sum, etc.)
- owner and builder (construction contract (unit price, lump sum, negotiated)
what are the responsibilities of the players in traditional project delivery? (owner, designer, builder)
- owner: program, finance
- designer: design (and field services)
- builder: delivery of completed project
what are some advantages to traditional project delivery?
- Familiar to Owners, Designers and Builders
- Procedures and contractual rules have been worked out and are well understood
- An initial “final” cost often known at the beginning of construction (though this is very dependent on the accuracy and completeness of the documents)
- Open bidding, if used, provides the Owner with the lowest price available
- Once construction begins, Owner can engage professionals to administer the contract
what are some disadvantages to traditional project delivery?
Builder’s input usually not available until construction stage (possible cost and constructability issues)
No contract between Designer and Builder
100% Design – Bid – Build
No opportunity to overlap design and construction to reduce time
Partial Design – Bid –Build
Can be done with Unit-Price Contracts
All parties work autonomously—little opportunity for interaction and teambuilding
Different parties may interpret details differently
Unforeseen conditions can be (More likely WILL BE)
a source of conflict and may lead to changes in the contract
what are some typical projects that allow for a traditional project delivery
Projects that are not technically complicated, that have been built before, and with:
- Well-defined scope
- Minimal risk of changes
- Time not a significant factor
- Minimal political, technical or schedule constraints
Typical projects include road paving operations, single-family house, warehouse, etc.
That is not to say that an experienced sophisticated owner cannot resort to a traditional project delivery model for a technically complicated project
what are some permutations about design-build project delivery?
Contractor-led: Builder engages design professionals required for the project
Integrated: Design-Build entity provides most services itself (may be a joint venture for specific project)
Developer: Used by owners who do not intend to take financial responsibility for the project until it is completed
what are the stages, prime players, and contract for design-build project delivery?
Two continuous stages:
Design
Build
Two prime players:
Owner
Design-Build entity
One contract:
Owner & Design-Build entity (Typically fixed Price, Lump Sum)
what are the responsibilities for the owner and design-build entity in design build project delivery?
Owner:
Overall Program
Finance (unless Developer is to finance project)
Design-Build entity:
Design and deliver completed project
Manage approvals with Project Stakeholders (MOT, Municipality, etc.)
what are some advantages of design build project delivery?
For Owner, single point of contact and responsibility throughout life of project
Good communication between designer & builder
Construction input during design phase can reduce costs and time
Project can be fast-tracked
what are some disadvantages of design build project delivery?
Lack of direct connection between Owner and Designer
Lack of checks & balances—Owner must rely on quality and ethics of Design-Build entity (In some cases Design-Build entity can be responsible for both quality control and quality assurance)
Potential for cost-saving strategies to erode design and construction quality
what are some projects that work well with design build project delivery?
Highly technical projects in which excellent communication and coordination between designers and builder are essential
Projects that will benefit from fast-tracking:
Extensively used for industrial construction such as manufacturing plants, refineries, offshore drilling platforms, other technical projects or projects which need to move quickly.
