Contents
- Design-Build Family
- Fully Integrated Design-Builder
- Design-Builder without In-House Design
- Design-Builder without In-House Construction
- Design-Builder without In-House Design or Construction
Design-Build Family
Key attributes:
- Owner enters into a contract with a single entity Design-Builder.
- Design-Builder is then obligated to both design and construct the project.
- Owner may also hire a Consultant to assist in working with Design-Builder.
- Design-Builder then enters into contracts with Architect and/or Construction Contractor(s), if necessary.
- Design-Builder may be:
- A Developer or Single Purpose Entity (design and construction in one shop)
- An Architect-led organization
- A Contractor-led organization (most often the case)
Contract relationships:
Documents: A141™, Owner/Design‐Builder Agreement; A145™, Owner/Design‐Builder Agreement for a One or Two Family Residential Project; A142™, Design‐Builder/Contractor Agreement; A441™, Contractor/Subcontractor Agreement for a Design‐Build Project; B143™, Design‐Builder/Architect Agreement; C141™, Owner/Consultant Agreement for a Design‐Build Project; and C441™, Architect/Consultant Agreement for a Design‐Build Project.
Fully Integrated Design-Builder
Key attributes:
- Owner enters into a contract with a single entity Design-Builder.
- Design-Builder is then obligated to both design and construct the project.
- Design-Builder performs all design and construction “in-house”.
Contract relationships:
Design-Builder without In-House Design
Key attributes:
- Owner enters into a contract with a single entity Design-Builder.
- Design-Builder is then obligated to both design and construct the project.
- Design-Builder performs all construction “in-house” without hiring a general contractor or trade contractors.
- Design-Builder contracts with a separate Architect to provide design services.
- Architect hires design consultants as necessary.
Contract relationships:
Design-Builder without In-House Construction
Key attributes:
- Owner enters into a contract with a single entity Design-Builder.
- Design-Builder is then obligated to both design and construct the project.
- Design-Builder performs all design “in-house”
- Design-Builder has no construction capabilities.
- Design-Builder contracts with a general contractor or separate trade contractors for construction.
- General Contractor or trade contractors hire subcontractors as necessary.
Contract relationships:
Design-Builder without In-House Design or Construction
Key attributes:
- Owner enters into a contract with a single entity Design-Builder.
- Design-Builder is then obligated to both design and construct the project.
- Design-Builder has no “in-house” design or construction capabilities.
- Design-Builder contracts with a separate Architect to provide design services.
- Architect hires design consultants as necessary.
- Design-Builder contracts with a general contractor or separate trade contractors for construction.
- General Contractor or trade contractors hire subcontractors as necessary.