An outline of the design and construction process

As I described in the previous posts, the procurement of new buildings takes place in a variety of alternative ways, including:

•    Speculatively
By a developer on an entrepreneurial basis for unknown clients or occupants who have no specific involvement in the design or construction processes.

•    Design and build
By a developer who provides all necessary design and construction expertise to a specific client based on negotiation or competitive tender.

•    Project management
By a manager who does not have any direct, personal involvement in the building works, but co-ordinates the design and construction teams on behalf of a specific client.

•    Consultant management
By a contractor for a specific client based on information provided by consultants, who may also supervise construction.

•    Private finance initiative
By a contractor or a consortium of contractors who finance the development for a specific client who subsequently rents or leases back the building when it is completed. This method may also include a facilities management contract to maintain the building in use for an agreed period of time.

•    Partnering
By several separate companies, or client and developer together, combining their expertise and financial resources in a joint venture.