How well do you know the design-build approach in construction?

• 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.

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