A common belief in the design and construction industry is that the best process to deliver projects is under a single source contract with the Owner. Projects today require the knowledge of an extended team, including the construction trades, earlier on in the process than the traditional design-bid-build delivery system allows for ensuring design responsiveness and economic viability. The viability of design build as a delivery system on projects has grown from a peripherally accepted process to the most desirable process in the industry.

	General Contractor		Architect		Artisan

							Vision Development
							Real Estate and Land Planning
							Financial and Market Feasibility
							Planning/Zoning and Public Impact
							Environmental Issues
							Preliminary Program Development, Schedule and Budget
							Organize and Establish Project Team
							Schematic, Design and Construction Documents
							Engineering
							Value Management Analysis
							Graphic and Identity Development
							Interior Design and Specialty Products Specification
							Cost Estimate
							Bid Division Development
							Generate Bidder's List and Interest
							Pre-Bid Information Meetings
							Post-Bid Interviews and Negotiations
							Bid Evaluations and Trade Contractor Selections
							Permits, Contracts and Bonds
							Pre-Construction Meetings
							Construction Coordination
							Material Control
							Quality Control
							Progress Documentation
							Completion Punch List
							Contract Close Out
							Start Up
							Grand Opening Events
							Eleven-Month Warranty Review