This course examines the compatibility of various project delivery methods, made up of organizations, contracts, and award methods, with certain types of projects and owners. Main organizations will be examined: (1) Traditional Design-Bid-Build; (2) Construction Management at Risk; (3) Multiple Primes; (4) Design-Build; (5) IPD. Also examined will be innovative contract types such as a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

Course Objectives:

By completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Define the project life cycle and why it’s important in choosing the delivery method.

2. Compare and contrast between different contract types in project delivery

3. Summarize different construction delivery methods that are being used in the industry

4. Apply the course content to different cases by utilizing course case studies.

Course Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Construction Delivery Systems

   1. Introduction

   2. “Defining” Characteristics

   3. Procurement Method and Its Importance

   4. Management Methods vs. Delivery Methods

   5. Organization of this Course

2. Procurement Options

   1. Introduction

   2. Defining Procurement Options

   3. Procurement Processes

   4. Invitation to Bid

   5. RFQ & RFP

   6. Selecting Procurement Options

3. Basis of Reimbursement

   1. Introduction

   2. Defining Some Terms

   3. Defining Basis of Reimbursement (Part 1)

   4. More Details on GMP

   5. Defining Basis of Reimbursement (Part 2)

   6. More Details on Target Price

   7. Typical Basis of Reimbursement for Each PDM

4. Program Management

   1. Introduction

   2. Defining Program Management

   3. Clarifying the Term “PM”

   4. Developer as Program Manager

5. Agency Construction Management

   1. Introduction

   2. Agency CM Defined

   3. Management System Overview

   4. Roles of the Project Team Members (Preconstruction Services)

   5. Roles of the Project Team Members (Construction Services)

   6. Types of Agency CM Organizations

   7. Selection Criteria and Establishing the Fee

   8. Risk Management & Future Trends

6. Design-Bid-Build (DBB)

   1. Introduction

   2. Definitions in This Project Delivery System

   3. Delivery Method Overview & Structure

   4. Defining Characteristics and Typical Characteristics

   5. Procurement and Establishing the Contract Amount

   6. Basis of Reimbursement Options

   7. Roles and Responsibilities

   8. Lesson Learned & Future Trends

7. Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)

   1. Introduction

   2. Definitions in CM at-Risk

   3. Delivery Method Overview & Structure

   4. Defining Characteristics and Typical Characteristics

   5. Procurement and Establishing the Contract Amount

   6. Basis of Reimbursement Options

   7. Roles and Responsibilities

8. Design-Build (DB)

   1. Introduction

   2. Definitions in DB

   3. Delivery Method Overview & Structure

   4. Defining Characteristics and Typical Characteristics

   5. Procurement and Establishing the Contract Amount

   6. Basis of Reimbursement Options

   7. Roles and Responsibilities

   8. Lesson Learned & Future Trends

9. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

   1. Introduction

   2. Definitions in IPD

   3. Delivery Method Overview & Structure

   4. Defining Characteristics and Typical Characteristics

   5. Procurement and Establishing the Contract Amount

   6. Basis of Reimbursement Options

   7. Roles and Responsibilities

   8. Lesson Learned & Future Trends