Competitive bids for the owner and a clearly defined scope of work.

Time needed to provide documents and potential for cost overruns if documents are incomplete.

Lower fees for design, an accelerated permitting process and fewer cost overruns/change orders.

Higher risk taken on by design-build contractor and requires a higher level of trust between the owner and the design-build contractor.

Engages the contractor early in the design process. Allows the owner to concentrate on their core business.

Higher risk taken on by design-build contractor.