Three Benefits of Progressive Design-Build

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["u"],["i"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"June 8, 2022"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2,"Time and Cost Savings in Procurement"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"From the outset of the project, the qualifications-based\nprocurement process of progressive design-build (PDB) saves the owner both time\nand costs. Unlike the two-step process of traditional design-build (TDB), which\ninvolves several rounds of submissions from contractors, the one-step PDB\nprocurement process reduces the amount of time spent selecting the project\u2019s\ndesign-build contractor. Additionally, in TDB procurement, the owner typically\nincurs the cost of a consultant to prepare the initial criteria that is\nincluded in the owner\u2019s RFP. Under PDB, because the contractor is selected on a\nqualifications basis, the owner avoids incurring the additional cost of hiring\na consultant."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2,"Enhanced Creativity and Innovation"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"PDB offers the design-builder the opportunity to exercise\nmore innovation and creativity in the project\u2019s design. In TDB, the potential\ndesign-build contractors are handcuffed by submitting proposals in compliance\nwith the owner\u2019s initial criteria. Because the owner typically doesn\u2019t provide\ninitial criteria in PDB procurement, the handcuffs are removed. The\ndesign-builder has the freedom to design the project while collaborating with\nthe owner on the ultimate vision of the completed project, which includes the potential\nfor more creative and innovative designs."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0,1],2,"Increased Owner Involvement and Control"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"At the core of PDB, is the collaborative focus in developing\nthe project. From day one, the design-builder and owner\u2019s work together to develop\nthe project\u2019s schedule, budget, scope, and quality. The owner\u2019s increased\ninvolvement early in the planning stage prevents surprises later in the\nproject. Another benefit of the owner\u2019s involvement is the ability to make\ndecisions based on more factors than just cost. A design-build contractor\nsubmitting a proposal under a TDB procurement process certainly must balance their\ndesign elements against the costs of those elements. The owner\u2019s involvement in\nPDB allows these decisions to be made based on overall project critical success\nfactors rather than costs alone. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2,3],2,"AIA Contract Documents has provided this article for general informational purposes only. The information provided is not legal opinion or legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship of any kind. This article is also not intended to provide guidance as to how project parties should interpret their specific contracts or resolve contract disputes, as those decisions will need to be made in consultation with legal counsel, insurance counsel, and other professionals, and based upon a multitude of factors. "]]]]}