Open AccessExamining the Dynamics of Novation from the Principal Contractor's and Architect's Perspectives
Author(s) -
Alan Griffith,
Andrew P. King,
Andrew Knight
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
construction economics and building
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2204-9029
DOI - 10.5130/ajceb.v3i1.2907
Subject(s) - procurement , principal (computer security) , popularity , confusion , engineering management , process (computing) , business , engineering , operations management , process management , computer science , marketing , political science , computer security , psychology , psychoanalysis , law , operating system
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