3 Questions
What is design-build?
A construction project approach where one team is responsible for both design and construction.
What are the two types of design-build contracts?
Traditional and progressive
What is the AIA's goal in the design-build process?
To keep the essence of design in the process, with a single source of responsibility for design and construction.
Study Notes
- Design-build is a construction project approach where one team is responsible for both design and construction.
- There are two types of design-build contracts: traditional and progressive.
- In traditional design-build contracts, the architect's payment is spread evenly throughout the project.
- In progressive design-build contracts, payments can occur more often during the construction phase.
- The AIA has created a suite of documents specifically for design-build contracts, including the A141 document that defines the relationship between the owner and design-builder.
- Clear and detailed contracts are essential in the design-build process to define and allocate risks and liabilities clearly.
- The design-build selection process is typically based on qualifications instead of cost.
- Designing an airport project requires extra attention due to multiple stakeholders involved.
- The AIA's goal is to keep the essence of design in the design-build process, with a single source of responsibility for design and construction.
- The AIA suggests the design process should begin with the owner's criteria, allowing for back-and-forth communication between the design team and owner to refine the plans before determining a final contract sum and GMP.
Are you familiar with the design-build approach in construction projects? Do you know the differences between traditional and progressive design-build contracts? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on design-build contracts, the importance of clear contracts, and the selection process. Learn about the AIA's suite of documents for design-build contracts and why designing an airport project requires extra attention. Enhance your understanding of the design process and its role in the design-build approach. Put your expertise to the test and see how much you know
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