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Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Write the advantages and disadvantages of the design-build contract?

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The design-build contract is a type of contract in which the contractor has the sole responsibility of designing as well as the construction of the project. In this type of contract, the contractor has the complete responsibility of delivering the project and the owner is only concerned with the outcome of the project.

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Following are the advantages of a design-build contract:

The total project cost gets reduced as the contractor can use an efficient and economical design for the project.
The duration of the project decreases as the early stages can be started even before the completion of the design.
There is hardly any scope for change orders as the contractor has full control over the project.
A more accurate lump sum amount can be obtained.
The communication channels are limited due to a single point of contact.

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