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A practice utilized to speed up a job by overlapping the design phase and the construction phase of a project. It's often applied in design-build or construction management project delivery.

Whereas design-bid-build has linear sequencing of the work, design-build often integrates and overlaps design and construction and allows for something called fast tracking. If you remember me stating earlier in the chapter how important time is for many clients, you will understand why design-build has become the project delivery method of choice for many owners today.

Under the design-build method, the design-builder warrants the sufficiency of the plans and specs to the owner. The design-builder is liable for any gaps between the plans and specs and the owner's requirements for the performance of the building. If there are any shortfalls, the design-builder picks up the tab.

One of the greatest advantages to design-build is the possibility for early contractor involvement. Under this method, all of the team players—the designers, the contractors, the material suppliers, and the manufacturers—have an opportunity to be in continuous communication throughout the project.