An Examination of an Alternate Project Delivery Method: Progressive Design Build
Abstract
NAVFAC is familiar with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and has used this approach. The private sector has begun to adopt a new delivery approach called "Progressive Design Build" (PDB) and compared to ECI, seems very similar. However, the PDB approach brings in the contractor from the start and allows the NAVFAC to design with the contractor and see them as equals rather than adversaries. The PDB approach allows for a truly collaborative effort between parties to provide the best product or service to the customer. This paper focuses on analyzing the PDB approach within the provider sector and how the NAVFAC can begin to adapt this modern approach to building better relationships, providing better quality projects, and gaining expert knowledge in today's construction industry. More specifically, it defines the ECI method and PDB approach, discussed the PDB approach through the eyes of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Designbuilder Institute of America (DBIA), provides PDB precedence, examines the benefits, contractual approach, implementation of PDB, develop criteria and checklist for PDB, examines the possible limitations of implementation and provides a conclusion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1177121
Entities
People
- Delaine Anderson
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command