Design-Build Institute Of America (DBIA) Exam 1 Practice

The key idea here is how the Architect/Engineer is engaged and what duties they owe to the owner under a given delivery approach. A Standard of Care Relationship means the A/E provides professional design services under a contract that requires them to perform with the skill, care, and diligence that a reasonably prudent professional would exercise. The owner relies on that professional standard, and the A/E’s liability is tied to meeting it. This fits traditional methods where design and construction are separated: the A/E works under a professional services agreement, delivering designs that meet professional standards, rather than operating under a highly integrated or collaborative team structure. In more collaborative delivery approaches, the relationship shifts toward shared risk and joint decision-making, which is different from the strict standard-of-care liability model.