The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services

The definitive resource for designer-led projects The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services offers authoritative knowledge and industry insight to architects considering entry into the burgeoning practice of design-build project delivery. Written by architects and other professionals with expertise in risk management, law, ethics, finance, and contracts, this instructive guide addresses the roles architects can assume during a design-build project, including leading the project, acting as subcontractor, and forming a joint venture with a contractor. Developed by the AIA Design-Build Professional Interest Area, this book offers the real-world expertise of thirty industry leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who share their experience and know-how on such topics as: Starting out in design-build Risks and rewards of design-build delivery Succeeding in a design-build practice Design-build education Essential practice information Ethics and licensing laws State laws regulating both architects and contractors are summarized to help busy firms bring design-build projects through to successful completion in a variety of jurisdictions. The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services is the most complete, definitive resource for architects, contractors, and attorneys involved in designer-led projects.

Preface. Author Biographies. Foreword. Chapter 1. Introduction to Design-Build. Chapter 2. Design Services in Design-Build. Chapter 3. The Architect as Contractor. Chapter 4. The RFP and Selection Process. Chapter 5. Design-Build Contracts. Chapter 6. Insurance and Bonding for Design-Build. Chapter 7. Managing the Project. Chapter 8. Design-Build on Government Projects. Chapter 9. Finance and Real Estate Development. Chapter 10. Residential Design-Build. Chapter 11. Legal Concerns in Design-Build. Chapter 12. Licensing Laws for Architects and Contractors. Chapter 13. International Design-Build. Chapter 14. Design-Build Education. Appendix: To Chapter 4: AIA Position Statement Regarding Design-Build. Appendix: To Chapter 12: State-by-State Requirements for Architects and Contractors. Appendix: To Chapter 13: Guide for the Calculation of Remuneration for Design-Build Proposals. Index.