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RISProject Chief Engineer: An Industry Review of a New Position on Design–Build Teams for Major Transportation Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: One of the main challenges faced by state DOTs in large and complex design–build (DB) projects is to ensure that the DB team upholds the highest standard of care in making complex engineering decisions involving multidisciplinary ...
Identifying Gaps in the Understanding of a Quality Assurance Program in Design–Build Quality Management
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Major public infrastructure projects have used innovative project delivery, such as design–build (DB) and public–private partnership (P3). As an essential part of a quality assurance program (QAP) for large projects, some ...
Evolvement of Excusable Delay Clauses in Government Contracts since the COVID-19 Pandemic
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Excusable delay clauses in government construction contracts, often considered boilerplate with minimal modifications, have increased in attention since the outbreak of COVID-19. Despite the studies enumerating triggering ...
Key Challenges to Design Professional Liability in the Design-Build Environment
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: In the integrated environment of design-build (DB), design risk is transferred from the owner to the DB team. One significant challenge to DB projects is design liability. This study discusses important challenges related ...
A Critical Assessment of Material Price Adjustment Clauses for Transportation Design–Build Projects
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The transportation construction industry is experiencing a substantial risk of material price volatility impacting owners and contractors in successful delivery of projects on budget and on time. The risk is significant ...