The Design-Build method of project delivery eliminates a couple of the major negatives inherent in the Design-Bid-Build (https://dbmgt.co/2FsOyJQ) method. In this method the project owner has a single contract with the general contractor who then has contracts with the architect and trade contractors. This integrates construction and design by putting the contractor fully in charge of the process which shortens delivery timelines and substantially cuts change orders. A study by Penn State and the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 1997 (https://dbmgt.co/2TI1EGD) showed many of the advantages of the Design-Build method which are summarized in these slides from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA - https://dbmgt.co/2THjhq5). The key downsides of Design-Build include: > The project owner loses direct control over the design and must directly manage value vs. cost decisions. > The project owner must have clear and complete decisions on the scope of the project very early on. > The project owner is responsible for changes and gaps in the scope. Deeply understanding the architectural design process and knowing how to manage it is a critical skill for any contractor delivering preconstruction services. https://dbmgt.co/2JyeJBU
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