TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

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1. 1. What are the key differences between traditional design-bid-build and Design & Build?

   2. Design & Build has a reputation for being more functional and less ‘design’ oriented. Is this true today?

   3. What are the steps to follow for a successful project and a satisfied client?

   4. So is there still a case for the traditional method?

   5. How can D&B firms successfully manage cost cutting and value engineering?

   6. What is the good part about D&B?

   7. Where does environment sustainability fit in? Is it a priority in the fast paced world of D&B?

   8. Where is the future headed – towards traditional processes or the D&B method?

The main issue with traditional jobs was just that – tradition. “You are going through a standard, rigid, process,” says a design director who feels he cannot see much of a future in traditional design-bid-build jobs. “They are not as flexible. Case in point, during the pandemic, it was the more flexible countries that survived and flourished. D&B is most definitely the future.”

“During the pandemic, it was the more flexible countries that survived and flourished. D&B has more flexibility so is most definitely the future.”

Several of our attendees agree that D&B is here to say. There is space for it, and it will always have its own share of the market. We leave the discussion with a pertinent query from our group.

“It would be interesting to learn how traditional design firms view Design & Build companies. And how can we strengthen ties to help each other without compromising on the relationship?” 

Food for thought…