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From page 30... ... 24 Research for this Guidebook found that agencies view 9 Continuity of key team members as a tool for project success rather than just a process. Continuity means that the agency and design-builder staff that worked on the project during procurement and alignment continue to work on the project during design. Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... 25 Design phase tools are initiated in either the alignment or design phases. Tools for the design phase can help team members understand their roles during the design phase and encourage communication and collaboration. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... 26 Table 5.1 Summary of D-B design phase tools Contract administration phase Project complexity Project size Tools for D-B contract administration A lig nm en t D es ig n Co ns tru ct io n Cl os eo ut N on -c om pl ex M od er at el y co m pl ex C om pl ex ≤ $1 0 M $1 0 M - $5 0 M > $5 0M Phase 2: Administer Design of D-B Project 5 Co-location of key personnel         6 Regulatory agency partnering         7 External stakeholder coordination plan         8 D-B specific partnering           9 Continuity of team members           10 FHWA involvement overview           11 Permit commitment database           12 Plan standards        13 Deviations from agency standards        14 Discipline task force        15 Independent party design review        16 Cost savings matrix        17 In-Progress design workshops        18 Over-the-shoulder reviews        19 Scope validation period         20 Public announcements          21 Delegation of authority           = Recommended;  = Consider Case-by-Case;  = Not Recommended Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... 27 5.4 Summary The design phase of a project is a joint effort between the agency and the design-builder. This chapter highlights tools that agencies can use to administer design. Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... 28 Chapter 6. Construction Phase Administration 6.1 Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to discuss agency administration of the D-B construction phase and present tools that contribute to successful construction administration. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... 29  Control and Inspect Work o Inspect Work for Conformance to Plans and Specifications o Review Completion of Punchlist Items o Document the Daily Work, Compliance, and Quality o Manage the RFI Process o Manage the Submittal Process o Monitor D-B QA/QC o Manage Non-Conformances o Review Non-Conformance Design Solutions  Execute Supplemental Agreements o Receive Change Orders o Estimate Cost and Time Adjustments o Negotiate Cost and Time Adjustments at Site Level o Review Change Orders o Execute Change Orders  Resolve Disputes  Measure Progress and Pay Contractor o Receive Contractor Invoices o Review Payment Invoices o Execute Payments  Acquire Project Completion Documentation  Ensure As-Builts are Being Developed by Design-Builder 6.3 Construction Phase Contract Administration Tools In this phase the agency facilitates construction progress. The D-B firm should have a thorough understanding of the project, from design through execution. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 30 The tool 21 Delegation of authority facilitates timely decision-making so construction can proceed without unnecessary delay. Typically, the public is not familiar with the D-B process and potential benefits, so 20 Public announcements can help inform the public about the benefits DB is bringing to this particular project. Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... 31 Payment checklist is used to identify which party is responsible for each task in the payment process. Some of the tools used by the agency in the construction phase are initiated in the alignment or design phases, while other tools are intended for the construction phase only. Read the entire page →

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... 24 Research for this Guidebook found that agencies view 9 Continuity of key team members as a tool for project success rather than just a process. Continuity means that the agency and design-builder staff that worked on the project during procurement and alignment continue to work on the project during design.

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... 25 Design phase tools are initiated in either the alignment or design phases. Tools for the design phase can help team members understand their roles during the design phase and encourage communication and collaboration.

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... 26 Table 5.1 Summary of D-B design phase tools Contract administration phase Project complexity Project size Tools for D-B contract administration A lig nm en t D es ig n Co ns tru ct io n Cl os eo ut N on -c om pl ex M od er at el y co m pl ex C om pl ex ≤ $1 0 M $1 0 M - $5 0 M > $5 0M Phase 2: Administer Design of D-B Project 5 Co-location of key personnel         6 Regulatory agency partnering         7 External stakeholder coordination plan         8 D-B specific partnering           9 Continuity of team members           10 FHWA involvement overview           11 Permit commitment database           12 Plan standards        13 Deviations from agency standards        14 Discipline task force        15 Independent party design review        16 Cost savings matrix        17 In-Progress design workshops        18 Over-the-shoulder reviews        19 Scope validation period         20 Public announcements          21 Delegation of authority           = Recommended;  = Consider Case-by-Case;  = Not Recommended

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... 27 5.4 Summary The design phase of a project is a joint effort between the agency and the design-builder. This chapter highlights tools that agencies can use to administer design.

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... 28 Chapter 6. Construction Phase Administration 6.1 Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to discuss agency administration of the D-B construction phase and present tools that contribute to successful construction administration.

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... 29  Control and Inspect Work o Inspect Work for Conformance to Plans and Specifications o Review Completion of Punchlist Items o Document the Daily Work, Compliance, and Quality o Manage the RFI Process o Manage the Submittal Process o Monitor D-B QA/QC o Manage Non-Conformances o Review Non-Conformance Design Solutions  Execute Supplemental Agreements o Receive Change Orders o Estimate Cost and Time Adjustments o Negotiate Cost and Time Adjustments at Site Level o Review Change Orders o Execute Change Orders  Resolve Disputes  Measure Progress and Pay Contractor o Receive Contractor Invoices o Review Payment Invoices o Execute Payments  Acquire Project Completion Documentation  Ensure As-Builts are Being Developed by Design-Builder 6.3 Construction Phase Contract Administration Tools In this phase the agency facilitates construction progress. The D-B firm should have a thorough understanding of the project, from design through execution.

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... 30 The tool 21 Delegation of authority facilitates timely decision-making so construction can proceed without unnecessary delay. Typically, the public is not familiar with the D-B process and potential benefits, so 20 Public announcements can help inform the public about the benefits DB is bringing to this particular project.

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... 31 Payment checklist is used to identify which party is responsible for each task in the payment process. Some of the tools used by the agency in the construction phase are initiated in the alignment or design phases, while other tools are intended for the construction phase only.

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