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AIA/CE Vol 4 No 4

Learning Objectives & AIA Exam

Delegated Design

Define Delegated Design
Distinguish Delegated Design from other project delivery methods
Give examples of ways Delegated Design may improve a masonry project
Identify roles and responsibilities to manage risk and liability

Design Assist

Define Design Assist
Distinguish Design Assist from other project delivery methods
Give examples of ways Design Assist may improve a masonry project
Identify roles and responsibilities to manage risk and liability

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AIA EXAM V4N4

In the Design Assist role, the mason contractor is brought in *

a. Once design is complete
b. Prior to design completion
c. Once it is time for the masonry phase of construction

Design Assist should result in *

a. Fewer RFIs and change orders
b. Fewer constructability issues, so higher quality
c. Improved schedule
d. Cost savings
e. All of the above
f. A and B only

In a Design Assist role, the mason contractor *

a. Is responsible for bringing design to completion
b. Assists architect/engineer in completing design
c. Better understands the project goals and priorities
d. All of the above
e. B and C only

Prefabricating chimneys on the ground and lifting them into place helped prevent delays in roofing schedule at Vanderbilt RCA. *

a. True
b. False

Open communication and a collaborative environment is required in order for which project delivery method to be successful? *

a. Design Assist
b. Delegated Design
c. Both

On the Vanderbilt RCA, design assist included which of the following aspects of the masonry? *

a. Veneer
b. Anchoring/connections
c. Backup
d. Structure
e. All of the above
f. A and B only

Which of the following delivery methods is more likely to have instances of value engineering? *

a. Delegated Design
b. Design-Bid-Build
c. Design Assist

In Delegated Design, a mason contractor may work with a specialty structural engineer to determine best methods for a specific project. *

a. True
b. False

Involving a masonry engineering expert as part of Delegated Design may result in which of the following? *

a. More efficient construction means and methods
b. More material and labor cost savings
c. Masonry overdesign
d. Value engineering masonry out
e. All of the Above
f. A and B only

Multiple ChoiceProject Delivery expectations should be included in the contract. *

a. True
b. False

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