What does Design and build contract mean? A contract in which the employer hands over responsibility for both designing and building the project to a contractor. The contractor may choose to carry out the design in-house or he may choose to sub-contract the work to his own design team.
Contractors often encounter two contract structures: the Design and Build contract (D&B) and the traditional contract. The D&B is handled by one contractor who is responsible for both the design and the construction of the project, while a traditional contract follows the design-bid-build model.
Design and build can be attractive to clients as it gives a single point of responsibility for delivering the project. Design and build projects can follow either a single-stage or two-stage tender process. More details can be found on each procurement method here.
The JCT Design and Build Contract is designed for construction projects where the contractor carries out both the design and the construction work. Design and build projects can vary in scale, but the Design and Build Contract is generally suitable where detailed provisions are needed.
What does Design and build contract mean? A contract in which the employer hands over responsibility for both designing and building the project to a contractor. The contractor may choose to carry out the design in-house or he may choose to sub-contract the work to his own design team.