The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services

The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services

<b>The definitive resource for designer-led projects</b> <p><b><i>The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services</i></b> offers authoritative knowledge and industry insight to architects considering entry into the burgeoning practice of design-build project delivery. Written by architects and other professionals with expertise in risk management, law, ethics, finance, and contracts, this instructive guide addresses the roles architects can assume during a design-build project, including leading the project, acting as subcontractor, and forming a joint venture with a contractor.</p> <p>Developed by the AIA Design-Build Professional Interest Area, this book offers the real-world expertise of thirty industry leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, who share their experience and know-how on such topics as:</p> <ul> <li>Starting out in design-build</li> <li>Risks and rewards of design-build delivery</li> <li>Succeeding in a design-build practice</li> <li>Design-build education</li> <li>Essential practice information</li> <li>Ethics and licensing laws</li> </ul> <p>State laws regulating both architects and contractors are summarized to help busy firms bring design-build projects through to successful completion in a variety of jurisdictions.</p> <p><b><i>The Architect's Guide to Design-Build Services</i></b> is the most complete, definitive resource for architects, contractors, and attorneys involved in designer-led projects.</p>