Computer-assisted separation of design-build contract requirements to support subcontract drafting
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103479
Abstract: Abstract Construction projects delivered using the Design-Build (DB) method include a single contract which defines requirements associated with various disciplines involved in the project. Consequently, DB contractors often need to develop several subcontracts including only… read more here.
Keywords: contract; design; computer assisted; subcontract drafting ... See more keywords
Shaping a reactor microbiome generating stable n-caproate productivity through Design-Build-Test-Learn approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.131587
Abstract: Abstract n-Caproate production by reactor microbiomes is receiving more attention due to its high economic and environmental benefits. However, the ecological complexity within the bioreactor obstructs the development of functional microbiome shaping technology, which is… read more here.
Keywords: build test; microbiome; test learn; learn approach ... See more keywords
Key drivers for adopting design build: A comparative study between project stakeholders
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2020.102945
Abstract: Abstract The construction industry recognizes the need for a relationship-based procurement by considering the stakeholders to promote the right project delivery method. Design-Build (D-B) is an alternative procurement method that can overcome the incompleteness of… read more here.
Keywords: project stakeholders; project; key drivers; study ... See more keywords
Genetic Toolkits to Design and Build Mammalian Synthetic Systems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2020.12.007
Abstract: Construction of DNA-encoded programs is central to synthetic biology and the chosen method often determines the time required to design and build constructs for testing. Here, we describe and summarise key features of the available… read more here.
Keywords: toolkits design; design; build mammalian; mammalian synthetic ... See more keywords
Change Orders and Schedule Performance of Design-Build Infrastructure Projects: Comparison between Highway and Water and Wastewater Projects
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)la.1943-4170.0000353
Abstract: AbstractAccording to previous studies, change orders in general lead to delays in design-bid-build (DBB) projects. However, none of the studies have determined such a relationship in design-build (... read more here.
Keywords: performance design; change orders; orders schedule; schedule performance ... See more keywords
Characteristics of Stipends and Their Value-Adding Potential in Design-Build US Highway Construction
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)la.1943-4170.0000388
Abstract: AbstractA best practice tool to enhance design-build best-value procurements is stipends, yet there is very little literature dedicated to this topic. Cited benefits of stipends include incentivizi... read more here.
Keywords: construction characteristics; value; design build; characteristics stipends ... See more keywords
Design–Build Project Administration Practices for the Water Industry
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)ps.1949-1204.0000515
Abstract: AbstractWater utilities are often required to continue building and improving their water infrastructure assets to meet increasing demands. Innovative project delivery methods, such as design–build... read more here.
Keywords: water; project administration; build project; design build ... See more keywords
Development of quality index for design-build transportation projects
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DOI: 10.1080/17509653.2018.1528570
Abstract: ABSTRACT With the growing use of the design-build delivery method in the transportation industry, it is important to ensure the quality of projects is not being compromised. As the quality process starts in the procurement… read more here.
Keywords: transportation; quality; quality requirements; design ... See more keywords
Cost and time performance analysis of progressive design-build projects
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DOI: 10.1108/jedt-05-2020-0164
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate and determine the time and cost performance of progressive design-build (PDB) projects compared with that of design-build (DB) projects. The objective is to provide empirical evidence… read more here.
Keywords: time; performance; design build; pdb projects ... See more keywords