What Should We Teach about Design-build Contracts? A Learning Module.
L. A. Ellingson · 2002
The popularity of the design-build method of project delivery is increasing in the United States. There are important differences between design-build and the more traditional method of design-bid-build. Getting the details right in the contracts can make the difference between success or failure. Professional organizations publish standard form contracts to assist their constituents to create accurate and comprehensive contracts. This paper identifies which standard form contracts are available and some important issues to consider when negotiating any construction contract. It is written to be used as a learning module for any course related to design-build.