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he project that the responsibility and risk for design and construction are required to take by a single organisation. Overlapping design and construction activities can accelerate the programme. The building of the project is functional rather than prestigious. DB is suitable to use in all this situation.

DB will bring the advantages that the price definitely is received before the construction starts because the requirements of the client are specified. Besides, use of a guaranteed maximum price with a savings option split can stimulate innovation and save more time and cost. Improved constructability due to contractor’s input into the design also one of the advantages. It is easy to communicate as the client only needs to liaise with the DB contractor.

Traditional Procurement

Besides, traditional Procurement method is also a common procurement method. It is usually used in the construction industry. It is a procurement method that the design work will separate from construction. The client would appoint the consultant team to take control of cost and design. An architect is appointed to produce specifications of the building and complete the design. After the design is complete, the main contractor will be appointed to carry out the works through bidding. The tender documents base on the specifications and drawings or the bill will prepare by the contractor. The lowest tenderer usually will be conferred the contract. All the process and materials which including all works by the sub-contractors are the responsibility of the contractor. The client has a contractual relationship with all parties. In this way, the client could control the works closer. The client needs to handle many things that are responsible for, this may increase the risk in control of works of the project.

Firstly, a consultant team of a quantity surveyor, engineers and architect are appointed by the cl