Lam, G T W; Cheung, S O and Ng, S T (1999) The effectiveness of design and build conditions of contract. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.
Abstract
The success of design and build (D&B) projects requires the support and use of appropriate contract conditions. The effectiveness of D&B conditions of contract in achieving the desired objectives were evaluated. It was found that respondents from the private sector were more satisfied with the performance of the conditions of contract, an unexpected result as it was the public sector that promoted the use of design and build procurement strategy. Out of the five contract objectives as described in this paper, single point of responsibility was considered highly achievable through the use D&B of conditions of contract. Enhancing buildability and financial stability were considered as moderately achieved. Shortening of project duration and minimizing disputes were considered as moderately achieved. One of the recommendations resulted from the study is to extend the role of professional independent checker to include both quality assurance as well as cost saving monitor.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contract; design and build; project management |
| Index terms: | contract condition, buildability, private sector, stability, dispute, quality assurance, public sector, procurement strategy, effectiveness, duration, cost saving, design and build, project management |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, administrative law, design efficiency, quality assurance, project controls, project management theory and practice, structural engineering, contract structure, economics, performance management, contractual arrangements, dispute resolution |
| Topics: | Time Control, Contract Administration, Quality Management, Legal Issues, Design Practice, Procurement, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Business Strategy, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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