● Master contract is between the owner and contractor
● Contractor is the single point of responsibility
● Owner has a single point of contact for both design and construction
● Design-Build has been proven to be much quicker than Design-Bid-Build
● Long lead items can be identified and ordered prior to the start of construction
● Value engineering and construct-ability reviews are enhanced due to the integration of the design and construction process
● Changes, disputes, claims and other delays occur less frequently
● The contractor is responsible for the completion of construction documents
● Inconsistencies or scope gaps are the responsibility of the contractor