Did you know that design-build construction accounts for 40% of all nonresidential construction? There is a reason for that. Unlike the design-bid-build delivery method, the design-build delivery ...

Assigning costs is necessary in every stage of planning, and, ultimately, constructing a building. Sometimes, unfavorable budgets, zoning requirements, or a tricky economy might preclude a building ...

A systematic acquisition planning process (discussed in Chap. 3) can determine what form of overall project delivery is appropriate for the project. Whenever an owner decides to employ the ...

Do design-build contracts allow general contractors to perform as architects? Not directly. As design-build contracts grow in popularity, it's important that general contractors, owners, and ...

The recent passage of the infrastructure funding seems likely to lead to a significant influx in construction projects. Given the desire to get “work out on the street,” we anticipate that many owners ...