What is a Design-Build?
Design-build means contracting with a single entity for performing both design and construction on an entire project. In a traditional contract, the design process is completed independent of the construction contract (design-bid-build). This separation allows Blueprint 2000 & Beyond to minimize potential impacts to third parties by removing time as a critical component of the design. Right-of-way, environmental permits, local agency agreements, and utility agreements are all either very well defined or in place prior to awarding a contract. This process minimizes potential risks, but requires a very linear approach toward completing the project. Possible design improvements during construction can become costly and time consuming since they are made after the design is 100% complete and frequently under a very tight contractual timeline. The attractiveness of design-build lies mainly in the promise of innovation stemming from the designer/builder collaboration. If the process is appli
