Determining the project delivery method is 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. 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. We have experience with the following project delivery methods:-
Construction Management at Risk (CMR) (also called CM at-Risk or CM/GC)
This delivery method entails a commitment by the CMR for construction performance to deliver the project within a defined schedule and price, either a fixed lump sum or a guaranteed maximum price (GMP). The CMR provides construction input to the owner during the design phases and becomes the general contractor during the construction phase.
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.
Design-Build (DB)
This method of project delivery includes one entity (design-builder) and a single contract with the owner to provide both architectural/engineering design services and construction.
Reference Website
Design Build Institute of America https://www.dbia.org/about/Documents/db_primer_choosing_delivery_method.pdf