DESIGN-BUILD CM Perspective Owner’s Expectation – DB is Master Builder Stakeholder’s Expectation – DB must satisfy their requirements DB’s Expectation – Criteria drives design. Design drives construction. CM’s Expectation – Expectations must be aligned

DESIGN-BUILD CM Perspective Stakeholders must participate in design and own their decisions. The DB must capture decisions that vary from criteria; design logs and change orders. Criteria is a factor in the Owner – DB relationship but not necessarily a factor in the DB- Sub/supplier relationship. Collaborative problem solving - Keep the project goals in mind

DB needs to own relationship with approving agencies Actively mitigate risks as a team. Don’t be afraid to keep stakeholders involved. Be decisive, responsive and pro- active – HAVE COURAGE Know the contracts Talk first – minimize letters DESIGN-BUILD CM Perspective

DESIGN-BUILD Change Management Take time to get the criteria right Avoid design, set performance expectations Include stakeholders in design – document decisions Changes to contract during design are still changes Make informed decisions. Let DB help find collaborative solutions Be responsive and decisive – Courage

DESIGN-BUILD Changes Errors and Omissions in contract documents Owner Initiated – Revised Scope Contractor Initiated – VE or variance from contract Construction Manager Initiated – Goal Focused Unforeseen Conditions – Same as DBB Code Interpretation – Source of disputes

DESIGN-BUILD RFIs Action RFIs (RFC) Just like DBB Informational RFIs Review for conformance with criteria and information Of equal importance to inspectors Of equal importance to subcontractors Need to be included in working drawings Owner does not own answers unless converted to RFC

DESIGN-BUILD Inspections - State Work with IOR and Inspectors to align with project goals DB needs to develop inspection request protocol and train IOR and inspectors It’s OK and probably preferable to let DB maintain inspection and non-compliance logs. Plan punchlist process early Tablets are an affective tool for inspection and punch