Design and Build Contracts

Design and build (D&B) construction procurement is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, as it allows the main contractor to have a greater level of input and responsibility for creating the design and executing the construction. However, many clients amend standard forms of D&B contracts to alter the contractors design input, which can significantly change the process. This book provides commentary and guidance on commonly used standard forms of D&B contracts, including JCT Design and Build 2016, FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant Design-Build 2017, and NEC4, and outlines how each contract is intended to operate during each stage of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020. It is an ideal resource for contractors, employers, and consultants, as well as those studying construction at university.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Design and build (D&B) construction procurement is a popular method in the UK, where the main contractor takes responsibility for creating the design and executing the construction of a project. This method allows for greater contractor input and responsibility than traditional procured contracts, where the employer has more design responsibility. Over the last decade, D&B contracts have become the preferred method for procuring construction projects, similar to the procurement of infrastructure and process plant contracts.

While D&B can provide a higher degree of contractor input for feasibility and concept designs, many clients amend standard forms of D&B contracts to alter the contractors design input. This can significantly change the nature of D&B, deviating from the procedures set out in the standard forms of D&B contracts.

This book aims to provide guidance on how D&B contracts were intended to operate and how they have changed over time. It outlines commonly used standard forms of D&B contracts, such as the JCT Design and Build 2016, FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Plant Design-Build 2017, and NEC4. It also explains how each D&B contract is intended to operate during each stage of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 and how their procedures are often amended.

The book is an ideal resource for contractors, employers, consultants, and anyone interested in understanding the nuances of D&B contracts and their procedures. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field and helps readers navigate the complexities of D&B construction procurement.

Weight: 894g
Dimension: 177 x 253 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119814825