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MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

KABUL POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY


CIVIL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
M B S E Program
Second semester

‫ مواد و سیستم‬. ‫ اساسات‬. ‫اعمار ساختمان‬


Design-bid-build method

Homework #1
Group homework

Name: Sharifullah “Bashardost”


Instructor: professor Dr. Amanullah ‘Faqiri’
ID: 004

Year………………………………………...………………... 2024-MAY-6
Choosing a Project Delivery Method
Project Delivery is a comprehensive process including planning, design and construction
required to execute and complete a building facility or other type of project. Choosing a project
delivery method is one of the fundamental decisions owners make while developing their
acquisition strategy.

It is important for the owner to consider all three of these areas – and the options within each – when
choosing the project delivery method. This primer focuses on the project delivery method selection.
Determining the project delivery methods one of the most important decisions made by every owner
embarking on a construction project. Choosing the best method for any project must start with a good
understanding of choices available. Owners must also have a firm grasp of the impact of each choice,
because the delivery method establishes when parties become engaged; it influences the choices of
contractual relationships; and it influences ownership and impact of changes and modification of project
costs. In all delivery systems, there is always a minimum of three parties involved: owner, designer and
contractor. It is important to choose a delivery method that best meets the unique needs of each owner
and their project.
Project considerations have fundamental impacts on the delivery method selected. These considerations
include a realistic budget, a schedule that includes a reasonable performance period, a responsive and
quality design process, a risk assessment with allocation of risks to the appropriate parties and a
recognition of the level of expertise within the owner’s organization.
Commonly Used Project Delivery Methods
1. Construction management at risk method
2. Design-Bid-build(DBB) method or traditional Method
3. Design-build (DB) Method
4. Multi-prime (MP) Method
An owner has several areas of concern when embarking on a project. The chosen project delivery method
may be a combination or hybrid of multiple delivery methods. Each of these delivery methods establishes
different relationships among the parties involved and, subsequently, different levels or risk
Not included here is “Integrated Project Delivery” or “IPD” which refers to a contractual model where
the owner, constructor, designer and potentially others enter into a single, multi-party contract. The
contract forms currently available anticipate that the owner, constructor and designer will enter into the
same agreement, share some of the risks and rewards of the contract and potentially limit the liability
among the parties. Due to the limited history of IPD, it is not included in this list of commonly used project
delivery systems. 2 Construction Management as Agent (Agency CM) is not a project delivery method. It is
a service that the owner may utilize to help with management of the project delivery methods such as
multi-prime or design-bid-build.
Delivery Methods Defined
Design-Bid-Build (DBB) –
The traditional U.S. project delivery method typically involves three sequential project phases: The design
phase, which requires the services of a designer who will be the “designer of record” for the project; the
bid phase, when a contractor is selected; and a build or construction phase, when the project is built by the
selected (typically low bid) contractor. This sequence usually leads to a
sealed bid, fixed-price contract.

• Three linear phases: design, bid and build.


• Three prime players: owner, designer and contractor.
• Two separate contracts: owner to designer and owner to contractor.
• Owner warrants the sufficiency of the plans and specs to the contractor:
a) The contractor is responsible to build the project as designed.
b) The designer is responsible to design to the professional standard of care.
c) Owner is responsible for any “gaps” between the plans and specs and the owner’s requirements
for performance
Key Considerations in the design bid build project delivery
• This method is widely applicable, well understood, and has well-established and clearly defined roles for
the parties involved.
• This method is presently a very common approach for public owners due to procurement statutes under
which they operate.
• The owner has a significant amount of responsibility for the success or failure of the end product,
particularly since the facility’s features are fully determined and specified prior to selection of the
contractor (Owner “owns” the details of the design).
• The contractor works directly for the owner.
• The designer works directly for the owner.
• Process may have a longer duration when compared to other delivery methods since all design work
must be completed prior to solicitation of the construction bids.
 Construction may not begin until the design and procurement phases are complete.
• The absence of construction input into the project design may limit the effectiveness and constructability
of the design. Important design decisions affecting the types of materials specified and the means and
methods of construction may be made without appropriate consideration from a construction
perspective.
 There is no contractual relationship between the contractor and the designer.
 There is no opportunity for collaboration during the design phase.
• The owner generally faces exposure to contractor change orders and claims over design and
constructability issues since the owner accepts liability for design in its contract with the contractor.
 Change orders: owner is liable for any “gaps” between the plans and specs.
• This traditional approach may promote adversarial relationships rather than cooperation and
coordination among the contractor, the designer and the owner.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF DBB ON CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT

Its summary show in flow chart

Summary of owner considerations:


Owner Control
• Desire to control design details.
• Desire to control project outcome.
• Desire to have control of all prime contractors.
• Desire to empower more innovative project solutions.
• Desire for design excellence.
Owner Relationships
• Desire to have direct relationship with designer.
• Willingness to establish a more professional relationship with contractor.
• Desire to avoid adversarial relationships.
• Ability to enhance project coordination.
• Ability to reduce project claims.
• Desire to integrate the “voice” of the contractor in the planning process
Project Budget
• Adversity to change orders.
• Need to establish budget at earliest possibility.
• Best value for funds invested.
Project Schedule
• Timing to establish definitive project scope.
• Timing to establish definitive construction cost.
• Ability to fast track a project.
• Total project duration.
• Desire to avoid delays due to disputes or claims.
Owner Risk
• Adversity to change orders.
• Owner’s ability to make timely key decisions.
• Ability to reduce gaps between services.
• Liability for the success or failure of the design.

When these factors are properly evaluated, a good decision can be made on the selection of a project
delivery method that best fits the goals and requirements of the owner and the project.

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