Nicholas Moore | Porter Hedges Selecting the right project delivery method is crucial — not just from a design and budgeting standpoint, but also from a legal standpoint. Two of the most common delivery methods are Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Each approach has its unique legal implications that significantly affect project outcomes, liability, and risk allocation. I.… Continue reading Design-Build v. Design-Bid-Build: Legal Considerations
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Delegated Design In A Design-Bid-Build Project Delivery Approach The Professional Liability Conundrum
David A. Pogorilich and Eric Brodfuehrer | Ankura Consulting Group The inclusion of “Delegated Design” scopes of work into the construction documents of a construction project blurs the roles of the design professional of record (DPR) and the constructor. The role of the DPR is to design and detail the project to define the expected… Continue reading Delegated Design In A Design-Bid-Build Project Delivery Approach The Professional Liability Conundrum
Industry Leaders Discuss Construction Delivery Methods and Potential Pitfalls
Alexander Leon | Bilzin Sumberg On March 3, 2021, Bilzin Sumberg hosted its annual South Florida Redevelopment Conference. During one of the sessions, the leaders of our firm’s Construction Law Group, Joy Spillis Lundeen and Felix X. Rodriguez, were joined by Brad Meltzer, Chairman and CEO of Plaza Construction, and William O’Donnell, Managing Principal of… Continue reading Industry Leaders Discuss Construction Delivery Methods and Potential Pitfalls
Design-Build Contractor Held to the Same Standard On Differing Site Conditions Clause
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | November 20, 2019 Each and every kid in my house is held to the same standard—a very tough one I might add. You see, I recognize they are different ages, difference sexes, and have different strengths and weaknesses, but that does not change how I choose to… Continue reading Design-Build Contractor Held to the Same Standard On Differing Site Conditions Clause