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DESIGN/BUILD
Shortened Project Delivery Time:
When the same entity is both designing and constructing the facility, procurement and initial construction can commence well before design completion.
The last months of the Design Phase overlap the first months of the Procurement/Construction phase, resulting in time savings when compared to the traditional
end-to-end sequence. This reduces construction cost and hastens the flow of revenue.
Single-Point of Responsibility:
In Design/Build Projects, except in matters for which the Owner is responsible, one entity has full responsibility for the outcome of the project. The broad scope of the Design/Builder´s responsibility for the Project is important because it allows the Architect greater involvement in the project costing, scheduling and delivery.
Minimized Claims and Change Orders:
In Design/Build Projects, the Designer and Contractor are the same entity and cannot request extra compensation because of design mistakes or assumptions. Single-point responsibility results in the minimization of claims for extras. If the Owner changes the scope or program requirements or if the Design/Builder encounters unanticipated concealed conditions then a Change Order is ordinarily appropriate.
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