Legal aspects of the design-build method of construction delivery
By: Mark A. Terrill
Publisher: Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 58
Description: Though many of the legal issues that may be encountered using the design-build method of project delivery are      the same or similar to legal issues encountered using other methods of project delivery, there are several issues      unique to design-build which can significantly affect the success of the project and the parties involved in the      design-build project. Differences in issues such as liability, insurance coverage, bonding, public procurement      requirements and statutes, licensing, and changes in responsibilities and expectations of the contracting parties      can lead to unexpected problems, conflict, and litigation. An owner or design-build entity that is not aware of or      ignores these potential issues may encounter unanticipated problems. This report summarizes many of the key      legal aspects unique to construction using the design-build method of project delivery. After explaining each of      the potential issues, case law and rulings regarding these issues are cited, and suggestions for managing the      issues (i.e., prevention or mitigation of problems) are offered. The report is directed to a general audience (i.e.,      owners, contractors and designers) and is not specific to any one of the typical parties involved in design-build.
Notes: "August 1998."

Thesis (M.S. in Construction Engineering and Project Management) the University of Texas at Austin, August 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 55-56)

Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

Also available online.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.

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