More engineers are using Design-Build-Operate as a delivery method for medium and large projects throughout all industrial sectors. Find out key differences in the Design/Build process versus the Design-Build-Operate delivery system as well as the long and short-term opportunities, obligations, responsibilities and liabilities that exist.

More engineers are using Design-Build-Operate as a delivery method for medium and large projects throughout all industrial sectors. Find out key differences in the Design/Build process versus the Design-Build-Operate delivery system as well as the long and short-term opportunities, obligations, responsibilities and liabilities that exist.

Part of the American Council of Engineering Companies’ Project/Service Delivery Systems set, Design-Build-Operate is a helpful manual in the The Design Professional’s Handbook series.

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Reader’s Guide

Introduction

Chapter 1 – Design-Build-Operate Basics
Definitions and Background • Key Differences Between a DB and DBO Arrangement • The Labor Aspect of DBO • Advantages of DBO Service Delivery • Disadvantages of DBO Service Delivery • Design-Build Legislation • The DBO Process • Structure of the Company

Chapter 2 – The Engineer’s Role In the DBO Environment
Owner’s Trusted Advisor • Design Professional as the Company • Subcontractor to the Company • Transitioning to DBO through Construction Management

Chapter 3 – Marketing In the Design-Build-Operate Environment
Design Professional as the Company • Design Professional as Part of the Company’s Ownership Structure • Design Professional as a Subcontractor to the Company • Existing Owner Personnel • Evaluation of Opportunity • Strategic Alliances

Chapter 4 – Risks and Their Rewards
The Owner’s Perspective to Risk Allocation • The DBO Contractor’s Approach to Risk Allocation • Risk and the Design Professional’s Role • Risk Allocation Among DBO Participants • Managing Risk • The Design Professional’s Rewards

Chapter 5 – Teaming Considerations
Teaming Agreements • Compatibility of Management • Mutual Understanding and Alignment of Goals and Business Objectives • Financial Considerations • Definition of Roles • Matrix of Responsibilities • Interface with Owner • Exclusivity of Team Member • Treatment of Proprietary or Sensitive Information • Structure of the DBO Organization • Standard of Care • Treatment of Cost Estimates and Overruns • Allocation of Contingencies and Allowances • Design Professional’s Relationship with the Owner • Incentives for Designers • Limitation of Liability • Resolution of Disputes • Termination of Agreement • Other Provisions

Chapter 6 – Contracting
DBO Contract Forms • Owner’s Advisor • Subcontractor to the Company • The Company • The DBO Contract: An Important Foundation

Chapter 7 – Project Execution
Project Execution Roles • The Design Professional as Owner’s Advisor • The Design Professional as a Subcontractor to the Company • The Design Professional as the Company or Part of the Company Ownership

Chapter 8 – Conclusion
DBO Market Experience • The Importance of DBO to the Design Professional • Becoming Educated in a Changing Environment