Design-Build

Design-Build is a method of building procurement which originated in the 1950s. It was promoted by contractors as an alternative to the traditional UK method.

With 'traditional' method the designers and the contractor are employed separately by the employer. With Design-Build, contractors provide a 'package' which includes both the design and construction work.

This method of contracting did not grow to become a major alternative form of building procurement until the early to mid 1980s.

The breakthrough was facilitated by the publication of the 'JCT 1981' form of contract, with the contractor's design. This form introduced the concept of a formal statement of 'Employer's Requirements' against which tenderers make their 'Contractors (design) Proposals' and tender a lump sum.

The purpose of this guide on Design-Build is to provide stadium owners with a good practice guide where it has been decided to use Design-Build for stadia construction.

The guide does not recommend Design-Build in preference to other methods. It draws attention to potential difficulties and, for those who choose to use Design-Build, to make positive proposals to assist them get the best from this 'alternative' method of building procurement.

ISBN 1 872158 52 8

Published 1992 by: Football Stadia Development Committee

Available from: Publications Department, Sport England,
PO Box 255
Wetherby
LS23 7LZ
Tel: 0870 5210 255
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Price: £12.50

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