Does using Design-Build affect project quality?
Design-build does not appear to affect the quality of highway projects. According to the FHWA’s 2006 Report to Congress, project owners express equal satisfaction with the results of DB and DBB projects. Overall project owner satisfaction was highest when DB was used for large projects based upon the best value selection method. The inclusion of clear requirements for quality assurance in the DB contract, for both design and construction activities, will help ensure that a quality project is achieved.
