Abstract
Construction of new facilities is a risky enterprise due to the situational aspects of the project, multiple parties involved in the process, timing and budget constraints, and the design features and quality levels required by the owner. Decision makers are charged with selecting a project delivery system to successfully manage the design and construction process in order to meet the owner’s needs. This paper documents the delivery methods utilized for the construction of public schools in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina from 2006 to 2012 and provides insight into the reasons for the delivery method selections made by those in decision-making capacities. The study revealed utilization differences between states, with the predominant methods being Design-Bid-Build and Construction Manager at-Risk. The data collection was completed in conjunction with a two-year study of the performance of project delivery methods for public schools completed in 2014.
Recommended Citation
Bausman, Dennis C.
(2015)
"Project Delivery Methods for the Construction of Public Schools in the Southeastern United States,"
The Professional Constructor: Vol. 39:
No.
2, Article 2.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/aic-journal/vol39/iss2/2
