CENG 4339 Homework 11 Solution

CENG 4339 - HOMEWORK #11 SOLUTIONS
#1 Selecting appropriate project delivery systems

a. Speed: I would choose a design/build delivery system because historically
they are completed 12% faster than design/bid/build delivery systems.
Design/build delivery systems can be “fast-tracked”, meaning that
construction can begin before the design is 100% complete.
Design/bid/build, on the other hand, cannot be “fast-tracked.” Also, in
design/build designers and contractors work in conjunction with one
another, which further speeds up the delivery of the product because of
better communication and coordination. Other acceptable answers might
include construction management at risk and possibly negotiated contract.
b. Complex: For this project I would select a design/build delivery system as

well. Complex projects require extensive coordination between the designer
and the builder. Design/bid/build has little coordination between the
designer and construction contractor during the design. In design/build,
constructability issues are coordinated with the designer from the start. A
good relationship between the designer and builder allows for a lot of
flexibility during the project, which is crucial for complex projects. This is
not the case with the design/bid/build process. A construction management
at risk system also applies since a construction management advisor would
help facilitate construction issues between the builder and designer.
c. Cost: For a project based solely on the cost, I would choose a design/build
delivery system because historically they have 5.2% less cost growth than a
design/bid/build system. Changes are easier to implement with design/build
and it is generally more efficient because of the coordination between the
designer and builder. If the project is large in scope, construction
management at risk would be applicable. However, if the project is small in
scope, hiring a construction management advisor might be more expensive.
For small projects, acceptable answers include negotiated contracts and
possibly job orders.
d. Inexperienced Owner: I would select a design/bid/build delivery system
because the owner does not have to have the entire scope of the project
presented before design. The lengthy design process allows him to make
changes along the way. In design/build, the owner must have the scope well
laid out and communicate it effectively before design, which an
inexperienced owner typically cannot do. Construction management at risk
is also acceptable since the CM advisor to help communicate the owner’s
needs for the design. Best value procurement is similar to design/bid/build,
but with quality as a factor and not just cost.
e. Experienced Owner: I would select a design/bid/build delivery system.

This system allows for more owner involvement than a design/build system.
In the design/build system, the contractor is given leeway to fix problems
along the way to improve the efficiency of the process. This is not
compatible for an experienced owner who wants a lot of involvement in the
design and construction of the project. Negotiated contract also applies since
in the owner has already established a working relationship with the
contractor. Best value procurement is similar to design/bid/build, but with
quality as a factor and not just cost.
#2 Value Engineering
a. Value engineering is the process of evaluating projects to find methods and
materials that are less expensive than the specified requirement, but do not
decrease the value of the completed project.
b. The main objective of value engineering is to reduce project cost, without

reducing the quality.
c. There are a number of benefits of value engineering. The primary benefit is

generated by increasing the value of the project by improving the quality, or
more commonly decreasing the cost with equivalent quality. Cost savings
are typically shared between the owner and the contractor (50-50)… The
contractor benefits by being paid for his construction knowledge and
experience, and the owner benefits by saving money.
d. Engineering managers should be cognizant of value engineering. One of the

roles of an engineer is to produce a quality product… By encouraging value
engineering to occur and rewarding the contractor appropriately (by sharing
the profits), the contractors will automatically seek out the added incentive
of making more money by looking for ways to increase the value of the
project. Engineering managers need to be aware that contractors have
experience and knowledge that can be tapped into through the value
engineering process. Engineering managers need to foster a tradition of
value engineering, and create a culture where the value and quality are
sought after.
#3 Answers will vary somewhat for this question... The answers should be similar
to the following:
a. i. (LIST FOUR) The professional services sought after include architectural,

engineering, construction, security, commissioning, and other related
services necessary to construct the new building. Related services include,
but are not limited to, site planning and infrastructure, geotechnical
evaluation and monitoring, permitting, testing and inspection during
construction, commissioning and potential additional geotechnical analysis
of the site.
ii. Technical qualifications, past performance of offeror’s team, and

technical approach.
iii. Technical qualifications: project master list, most relevant project

summary, and offeror’s performance questionnaires.
Past performance of offeror’s team: key personnel experience, and
individual performance questionnaires.
Technical approach: general approach, organizational chart and explanatory
statement, resource capacity, coordination, and methodologies for claims
avoidance, delays, and change orders.
iv. Pages shall be 8-1/2 x 11 inch white paper with lettered/numbered

dividers for each section as directed below. Proposal text shall be in a
standard 10 – 12 point font, single spaced. Submit 1 original unbound copy
and 7 copies in 3-ring binders. The proposal is limited to 50 double-sided
pages. Organizational structure should include a cover letter,
forms/questionnaires, technical qualifications, past performance, technical
approach, bonding capacity, and professional licenses.
b. Answers will vary, since there are many different projects. Examples should
be similar to the following:
i. Moab area crack and slurry seal, Bureau of Land Management
ii. Patient safety HVAC, VA North Texas Health Care System
iii. Add child development center, US Army Corps of Engineers

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CENG 4339 - HOMEWORK #11 SOLUTIONS

#1 Selecting appropriate project delivery systems

b. Complex: For this project I would select a design/build delivery system as

e. Experienced Owner: I would select a design/bid/build delivery system.

b. The main objective of value engineering is to reduce project cost, without

c. There are a number of benefits of value engineering. The primary benefit is

d. Engineering managers should be cognizant of value engineering. One of the

a. i. (LIST FOUR) The professional services sought after include architectural,

ii. Technical qualifications, past performance of offeror’s team, and

iii. Technical qualifications: project master list, most relevant project

iv. Pages shall be 8-1/2 x 11 inch white paper with lettered/numbered

i. Moab area crack and slurry seal, Bureau of Land Management

ii. Patient safety HVAC, VA North Texas Health Care System

iii. Add child development center, US Army Corps of Engineers

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