Michel El Hachem 201211230

Big Difference between Lean Construction and design-build projects

Comparative analysis: Common and contrasting aspects of design-build and lean construction

Using differences and similarities of contractual provisions included in construction agreements

Promote thinking and generate dialogue regarding LC with design and construction
Provide students with a contract language-based framework with which to compare DB elements with LC Proposes the incorporation of LC related differentiating topics in the LC agreement

A Comparative Analysis containsz:

Descriptive comparisons Explanations of Differences

IDENTIFY SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

Project Delivery Method

Single entity, design-builder responsible for both the design and construction services Projected to be the most common delivery method for nonresidential projects by 2015 (around 50%) Growth recorded over the past three decades Reduced Schedule

Save Cost
Encourage design innovation

New Delivery method adopted

The facility and its delivery process are designed together to better reveal and support customer purposes Work is structured throughout the process to maximize value and to reduce waste at the project delivery level

Improving total project performance

1. Selection of Subject to compare with: DB

2. Comparison Framework: Contracts 3. Discrete comparative analysis

These common basic mechanism of construction agreements are common not only to the LC and DB agreements but fundamental to all contruction services

This comparative analysis offers a structured framework for focused review and convenient study of the contractual similarities and differences
Fostering deeper dialogue and knowledge generation regarding lean construction Strategically selecting contractual provisions sets forth specific proecjt performance ie team organization, planning requirements

Questions?