Instructor's Manual to Accompany Project Management for Engineering and Construction 2nd Edition by Oberlender

Exercise 7

There are many contractual arrangements for handling a project. This chapter describes the arrangements in four basic forms: design/bid/build, design/build, construction management, and owner/agent. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each of these arrangements, considering factors such as cost, time, and level of involvement desired by the owner of the project.