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For an owner's first DB project, many believe it is best to keep it simple. This is
accomplished by using a project that has an easily defined scope, clear performance
requirements, and few interfaces.
While owners have their individual preferences, they should choose DB for a
project when the potential benefits can contribute to their organization's objectives
(Williams 2008). If an owner determines that their objectives are aligned with the
potential benefits of DB, and the project's characteristics are conducive to success-
fully performing a project with DB the owner can be confident in selecting DB for
that project. As characteristics are further defined during early project development
(see chapter 6), the initial decision to perform the project as DB delivery can be
further evaluated and confirmed. Finally, owners should realize that using DB best
practices and recognizing success factors obtained from lessons learned will affect
project success just as much or more than selecting the right project for DB delivery
(DBIA 2008).
REFERENCES
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). 2008. Design-Build Manual of Practice,
Document Number 208, Design-Build Process for Civil Infrastructure Projects.
Washington D.C.: Design-Build Institute of America.
DBIA. 2011. Representative List of U.S. Municipal Water and Wastewater Design-
Build Projects Workbook 1997-2003. Washington, D.C.: Design-Build Institute of
America.
Williams, C. 2008. Project Evaluation and Selection for Design-Build Project Deliv-
ery. Workshop with the Orange County Sanitation District, Orange County, Calif.