The Basics
- Newer approach
- The project owner has a contract with the contractor to provide design and construction
- Architect serves as a consultant to the contractor and prepares design and construction documents, which describe the work to be done
- The contractor builds the project
Advantages to the Project Owner
- One point of responsibility for design and construction
Disadvantages to the Project Owner
- The architect is the subcontractor of the contractor and may not hold the interests of the owner to the highest level
- Lack of competition