
Design Build vs. Hard Bid
When negotiating a project in the private world (not municipal) it seems very self evident that design build with an amendment price is the best for all parties. The customer can designate a fixed cost and its up to the design build agent to hit the target or the project will never be constructed. The risk is shared. Honor and trust is required by both, a true partnership. It is amazing that any sound minded professional would believe a hard bid will result in the best possib