TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
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What are the key differences between traditional design-bid-build and Design & Build?
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Design & Build has a reputation for being more functional and less ‘design’ oriented. Is this true today?
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What are the steps to follow for a successful project and a satisfied client?
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So is there still a case for the traditional method?
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How can D&B firms successfully manage cost cutting and value engineering?
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What is the good part about D&B?
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Where does environment sustainability fit in? Is it a priority in the fast paced world of D&B?
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Where is the future headed – towards traditional processes or the D&B method?
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“D&B projects need not be less creative,” explains a design a director. “It’s just a different kind of creative process from a different perspective. Every single design is unique, and this is the beauty of this process that motivates designers.”
“It’s just a different kind of creative process from a different perspective. Every single design is unique, and this is the beauty of this process that motivates designers.”
So there is creativity in the process, evidently, but with boundaries.
“But it’s working within these boundaries that really gets your creative juices flowing. It allows us to motivate suppliers to come up with new products and alternatives that work within our budget.”
All participants agree that the only thing that could limit creativity is the timeframe. “But sometimes D&B projects don’t have a crazy timeframe, allowing rather than limiting us the luxury of the design.”
