CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
KELLEY COWAN
PROJECT EXECUTIVE
XL Construction
Which PDM do you use?
The majority of our contracts are for a guaranteed maximum price in the
form of construction manager at risk, design-build, integrated project
delivery or, with some public agencies, lease-leaseback.
Why choose design-build?
They allow us to partner with clients, architects, engineers and trade
contractors beginning in design and through construction.
What are the benefits?
Planning and coordinating the construction during the design phase allows
us to execute proactively rather than spend resources responding to issues
retroactively.
What are the drawbacks?
There is a misconception that “negotiated” delivery methods are more
expensive. However, when planning and coordination are done during
design, this significantly reduces change orders caused by unforeseen
conditions and lack of coordination.
RON BROWN
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Brown Construction
Which PDM do you use?
I prefer to use the design-build delivery contract method.
Why choose design-build?
Design-build gives the contractor more control over the design methods
and, consequently, the budget.
What are the benefits?
The intent of the design-build contract is to allow the contractor to have a
contractual relationship with the design professionals on the project, and
thus it can help alleviate unnecessary cost increases on a project due to
over- or under-designed elements.
What are the drawbacks?
By agreeing to a design-build contract relationship, the owner is taking
on more overall risk of the project and becoming the ultimate responsible
party for errors and omissions.
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