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Overview

Managing a design and build project requires a clear understanding of the principles underlying a design and build procurement scheme. These includes good working knowledge and skills in contract provisions application as well as appreciation of the legal and contractual issues that could arise. These ensure potential disputes are managed and avoided in the first instance.

With reference to the Real Estate Developers Association of Singapore Design and Build Conditions of Contract (REDAS D&B Conditions) which are widely used in the private sector design and build projects, this course is designed to provide an overview of the D&B procurement approaches and discuss the key practice issues typically encountered in the post contract administration procedures under the contractual framework of the REDAS D&B Conditions.

The course will also discuss the new Option Module (with employer’s architectural design), introduced in 3rd Edition of the REDAS D&B Conditions. Under the new edition, the Contract is transformed from a Full Design and Build Conditions of Contract to a Hybrid Form – whereby the responsibility for the architectural design is being transferred to the employer’s architect.

Learning objectives

• Overview of Design and Build procurement approaches

• Design scope and liability

• The Option Module (with employer’s architectural design)

• Contract documentation essentials - employer’s requirements, contractor’s proposals

• Post contract administration – time, variations, payment, SOP act, defects and defects liability