Design/Build deliver is a construction delivery methodology that is gaining a great deal of momentum because of its simplicity (from an Owner's perspective) and cost saving potential. Under Design/Build delivery, the Design/Builder warrants the sufficiency of the plans and specifications to the Owner. The Design/Builder owns the details of the design and the Design/Builder is responsible for any "gaps" between plans and specifications and the Owner's requirements for performance the Design/Builder pays for any shortfalls. Typically the Design/Build team is lead by the construction side, although is not unusual occasionally to see a team lead by the A/E component. Regardless of the leading role, the benefit to the Owner is the "single point of contact" concept.
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Selection flexibility |
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Single point of responsibility for design and construction |
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Team concept |
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Faster schedule delivery |
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Loss of checks and balances - found in more traditional delivery |
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More Owner responsibility to manage |
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New or renovation projects that are schedule sensitive
Projects that are difficult to define and are less schedule sensitive.
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Design/Build
Design/Build
A delivery method where a single entity is contracted to provide both design and construction. The design/build team consists of contractor, architect and engineer. The design/builder contracts directly with subcontractors and is responsible for delivery of the project. Selection is based on a proposal offering the best value to the Owner.
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