Abstract
Design and build is a popular form of procurement worldwide. In its conventional form, it is characterised by the integration between design and construction. Novation, a variant of design and build where design responsibility is transferred from designer to contractor as procurement evolves, has gained in popularity. However, the characteristics of the process, although well identified, continue to create confusion and problems for clients and contractors alike. This paper focuses on the dynamics of design and build novation from the principal contractor's and architect's perspectives. It embraces key aspects of both the pre-contract and post-contract environment. Its contribution forms a part of a major UK Government funded research project investigating design and build best practice. The findings presented in this paper broadly indicate that contractors believe novated design and build can be disadvantageous and that considerable fragmentation can be created in what should be an integrated procurement approach.
Highlights
Design and build Design and build is a popular form of procurement adopted in many countries
Focus This study focuses on understanding the dynamics of novation from both the contractor's and architect's perspectives
Contractors and consultants reported that they encounter novation on 49% of their construction projects
Summary
Design and build Design and build is a popular form of procurement adopted in many countries. Depending on the type of design and build , the client may employ consultants to develop the project brief, outline drawings and specification for the works . This conceptualisation allows the many hybrids of design and build to be included which differ principally around the amount of design development work carried out at the tender stage.
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