This report includes reports on seven specific areas: selection/award, design, quality assurance/quality control, innovative methods, performance specifications, partnering, and public involvement.

Covering all aspects of the design-build delivery system, this valuable guide presents the pros and cons and compares them with the traditional project delivery method. You'll learn how to easily navigate the thicket of licensing considerations, evaluate bonding and insurance implications, and analyze the performance guarantees of the design-build concept. You also get practical suggestions for effective drafting of design-build contracts.