Project Delivery Methods Flashcards
What are the three major classifications of Project Delivery Methods?
- Traditional
- Design Build
- Construction Management (CM)
What are the three linear stages of Traditional project delivery?
- Design
- Procurement
- Construction
What are the three prime players in Traditional project delivery?
- Owner
- Designer
- Builder
How many contracts are there in Traditional project delivery, and who are they between?
Two contracts:
- Owner & Designer
- Owner & Builder
What are the advantages of Traditional project delivery?
- Familiar to all parties
- Initial Final Cost usually known at beginning
- Open bidding gives Owner lowest price
What are the disadvantages of Traditional project delivery?
- No Contract between Designer & Builder
- Parties may interpret details differently
What are the two prime player in a Design-Build project delivery?
- Owner
- Design-Build entity
How many contracts does a Design Build project delivery have?
Just one - Owner & the Design Build entity
What are the advantages of Design Build project delivery?
- Owner is single point of contact
- Good communication between Designer & Builder
- Project can be fast-tracked
What are the disadvantages of Design Build project delivery?
- Lack of direct connection between Owner & Designer
- Lack of check and balances
What is the Construction Management (CM) project delivery?
One firm, representing the owner, coordinates all activities from concept design through to acceptance of the facility.
What are the advantages of CM project delivery?
- Reduced work load for Owner
- Careful monitoring of costs
- Fewer change orders
- Management expertise can shorten project length
What are the disadvantages of CM project delivery?
- Added cost of CM
- Potential for confusion and friction among team members
What are the two ways an Owner can engage a CM?
- CM without risk
- CM at risk
What are the four prime players in CM without Risk?
- Owner
- Construction Manager
- Designer
- Builder
