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Griffith, A, King, A and Knight, A (2003) Examining the dynamics of novation from the principal contractor's and architect's perspectives. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 13-18.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Novation; design and build; integrated procurement
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v3i1.2907
  • Abstract:
    Design and build is a popular form of procurement worldwide. In its conventional form, it is characterised by the integration between design and construction. Novation, a variant of design and build where design responsibility is transferred from designer to contractor as procurement evolves, has gained in popularity. However, the characteristics of the process, although well identified, continue to create confusion and problems for clients and contractors alike. This paper focuses on the dynamics of design and build novation from the principal contractor's and architect's perspectives. It embraces key aspects of both the pre-contract and post-contract environment. Its contribution forms a part of a major UK Government funded research project investigating design and build best practice. The findings presented in this paper broadly indicate that contractors believe novated design and build can be disadvantageous and that considerable fragmentation can be created in what should be an integrated procurement approach.

Haupt, T (2003) Student attitudes towards cooperative construction education experiences. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 31-42.

Jackson, G (2003) Contingency for cost control in project management: a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 1-12.

Lam, E, Chan, A and Chan, D (2003) Why is design-build commonly used in the public sector? an illustration from Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 53-62.

Rameezdeen, R, Gunarathna, N (2003) Organisational culture in construction: an employee perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 19-30.

Scott, D, Cheong, M and Li, H (2003) Web-based construction information management system. Construction Economics and Building, 3(01), 43-52.