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Design and Build
PRACTICE & STANDARDSintermediateD&B
Definition
A procurement route in which a single contractor is responsible for both designing and constructing the building. The client holds one contract with one party, reducing coordination risk. Design and Build typically gives the client less control over design quality but faster delivery and greater cost certainty.
Example
Many UK residential tower projects use Design and Build procurement — the developer appoints a contractor who novates the architect's concept design and takes over design development, often to the architect's frustration.