ART - Design Build Construction 2012

The document discusses the challenges and issues that arise when implementing design-build procurement methods in public construction projects. It highlights two court cases that illustrate the friction points and legal considerations associated with design-build projects. The first case involves a lawsuit filed by the A/E community against the San Francisco Presidio parkway project, claiming that the design-build approach did not comply with state law. The second case involves the Minnesota Supreme Court's decision on the application of responsiveness concepts to the I-35W design-build project. The document also mentions the use of competitive range determinations and the changing relationship between subcontractors and the government in design-build contracts. It emphasizes the importance of using sound selection processes and considering state laws, project outcomes, competition, budgets, and timelines when choosing alternative contract delivery methods for public construction projects.