Design Development Estimate Process
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What percentage complete is the design when Design Development estimates are prepared?

  • 50%
  • 80%
  • 90%
  • 70% (correct)
  • What other term is used to refer to Design Development estimates?

  • Rough estimates (correct)
  • Final estimates
  • Preliminary estimates
  • Detailed estimates
  • At what phase does the contractor identify the structural elements of the project in Design Development estimates?

  • 70% (correct)
  • 10%
  • 50%
  • 30%
  • What does the contractor focus on during Design Development estimates for self-performed work?

    <p>Historical unit pricing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the contractor solicit help from the subcontracting community in determining costs?

    <p>During design development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered a complicated system for which subcontractor pricing is important in Design Development estimates?

    <p>Painting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for Design Development (DD) estimates?

    <p>Semi-detailed estimates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Design Development estimates, what type of work does the contractor focus on for detailed quantity surveys?

    <p>Carpentry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Design Development phase, when does the contractor typically obtain quantities for various scopes of work?

    <p>When the design is approximately 70% complete (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project elements are clearly identified in the Design Development phase to allow for quantity determination?

    <p>Structural elements like concrete or steel or wood framing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of subcontractor involvement is important in Design Development estimates for complex systems?

    <p>Submitting unit pricing for complicated systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically considered a complicated system requiring subcontractor input in Design Development estimates?

    <p>Concrete work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are allowances in construction contracts usually used for?

    <p>Covering unknown scopes of work that are not yet designed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase are contingencies typically included at approximately 3–5% for design and 2–3% for construction?

    <p>Design Development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the contractor to be specific about the allowances included in a construction contract?

    <p>To reduce the risk for the General Contractor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the DD estimate and the CD estimate?

    <p>The level of detail in estimating general conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are contingencies usually much less or nonexistent in the Construction Document estimate phase?

    <p>Due to the completion of the project design (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the DD estimate serve in the construction process?

    <p>Confirming the owner's construction budget (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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