Project Delivery Methods and Contracts

Which of the following is NOT a typical role of the owner in a construction project?

• Paying for the facility

• Designing the structure

• Setting project requirements

• Hiring contractors

In a traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery method, which sequence is correct?

• Construction → Design → Bidding

• Design → Bidding → Construction

• Bidding → Design → Construction

• Bidding → Construction → Design

What is the primary role of the Consultant (Construction Manager) in a project?

• Representing the owner on-site

• Signing contracts with designers

• Acting as a subcontractor

• Designing the structure

Which project delivery method combines the design and construction phases under a single contract?

• Design-Bid-Build

• Design-Build

• Construction Management

• Lump Sum

Which of the following is a key disadvantage of the Lump Sum contract type?

• High risk for the owner

• Low risk for the contractor

• Limited flexibility for design changes

• Owner must estimate uncertain quantities

In a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract, who bears the cost if the project exceeds the agreed maximum price?

• The owner

• The contractor

• The subcontractor

• The consultant

What is a key feature of Unit Price contracts?

• The total price is fixed before construction

• The contractor submits prices per unit of work

• The contractor bears all financial risk

• Design and construction are done by the same entity

Which project delivery method typically results in reduced project duration by allowing construction and design phases to overlap?

• Traditional Design-Bid-Build

• Lump Sum

• Fast Track Construction

• Unit Price

In a Cost-Plus contract with a fixed fee, what motivates the contractor to complete the project quickly?

• Increased cost leads to increased profit

• They receive a percentage of the total cost

• A fixed fee ensures that longer durations do not increase profit

• There is no motivation to finish early

Which of the following is NOT a contractual relationship in a construction project?

• Contractual relationship

• Communicational relationship

• Internal relationship

• Financial relationship