During the Design Phase, what does the Cx Team verify?

• A. That the Systems Manual is complete
• B. That the Construction Documents meet and properly convey the OPR
• C. That the schedule is on time
• D. That the BOD is updated

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is that the design documents accurately reflect the owner’s requirements. During the Design Phase, the Cx Team verifies that the Construction Documents meet and properly convey the Owner Project Requirements. This means the CDs translate what the owner needs into specific design intent, performance criteria, and functional expectations so the built system will actually satisfy the OPR once installed and operated.

This verification ensures the design intent isn’t lost as the project moves from concept to construction, reducing the risk of misinterpretation by contractors and costly changes later. The other items—completeness of the Systems Manual, project schedule, or updating the Basis of Design—are important in their own right, but they aren’t the primary objective of the Cx verification during the Design Phase, which centers on alignment between the owner’s requirements and the design documents.