A traditional project delivery method typicaly involves three main phases: Design, Procurement and Construction. It is generally most appropriate for projects with lower complexity and well-defined requirements. The design and construction responsibilities are handled under separate contracts and the construction contractor is selected after the design is completed. Often based primarily on cost.
PROS:
- Owner controls design and construction via separate contracts
- Design changes easily accommadated prior to start of contstruction
- Design is completed prior to construction
- Construction cost is fixed at contract award
- Low bid cost, maxiumum competition
- Relative ease of implementation