Does Design-Build have a Future in Water Projects?

Laura Martin has written a terrific article that highlights the benefits of Design-Build for the construction industry, and in particular, the water/wastewater industry. It’s a quick read that nails all the reasons the Design-Build process should be an owner’s only consideration when constructing or remodeling water/wastewater treatment plants. The reasons public water utility owner’s don’t use Design-Build boils down to “they don’t realize they can or enabling legislation isn’t clear”.

I strongly believe Design-Build should be the primary consideration for all building owners undertaking a construction project as Design-Build encourages performance-based solutions in lieu of a “designed” solution that likely has flaws, errors, and omissions. The Design-Build process encourages innovation through a collaborative effort between the owner, designer, and builder.  Costs are lower and timeframes are speeded up. Read Laura’s article for more details.