Review:
Design Bid Build Method
overall review score: 3.5
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The design-bid-build method is a traditional project delivery approach where the owner contracts separately with a designer and then a builder after the design is complete.
Key Features
- Separate contracts for design and construction
- Owner has more control over design process
- Lowest bidding contractor selected for construction
- Sequential process
Pros
- Owner has more control over design decisions
- Clear separation of roles between designer and builder
- Lowest bid helps in cost control
Cons
- Slow process due to sequential nature
- Limited collaboration between designer and builder
- Change orders can lead to cost overruns