DESIGN AND BUILD SERVICES
In any building project, there is need to balance the elements of time, quality and cost, which, in many cases, can best be achieved by the Architect performing Design-Build Services.The building industry and the architectural profession have devised several methods of project delivery with the ultimate goal of handling projects in the shortest possible time, at the lowest possible cost and at an acceptable quality and performance.
The company Architect with his education, training and expertise qualifies him to take a direct role in the project, from conceptualization to implementation.Design-Build Services simplifies and expedites the process of project delivery while providing creative cost-effective solutions. The Architect renders professional services in the implementation of his design. In Design-Build Services, he assumes the professional responsibility and civil liability for both the design and the construction of the project.
The scope of Design-Build Services by Administration is similar to that of the Architect’s Regular Design Services (reference SPP Document 202) covers the following phases:
- Project Definition Phase
- Schematic Design Phase
- Design Development Phase
- Contract Document Phase
- Construction Phase
When the various phases of design services are completed, the Construction Phase goes beyond periodic inspection and assessment to include the following:
- Preparation of schedule of work, program and estimates of materials, labor, transportation, equipment and services as reference for the construction
- Organization and hiring of construction personnel, designation of duties and remunerations
- Negotiation and entering into contract with piecework contractors and evaluation of work accomplishments
- Procurement of materials, plants and equipment, licenses and permits
- Authorizing and undertaking payments of account
- Keeping records and books of accounts
- Negotiation with Government and private agencies having jurisdiction over the project, and
- Management of all other business transactions related to the project construction / implementation