How to fix the broken paradigm of risk transfer and procurement in construction

By Kevin P'ng 2025-01-27T07:00:00

Design and build contracts have led to a “design and dump” mentaility that is unsafe and unsustainable. Kevin P’ng proposes a radical alternative

The construction industry is at a crossroads, grappling with legislative change, increasing scrutiny and macroeconomic pressures. Despite commitments to safety and collaboration in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, on-the-ground practices often undermine these ideals.

Nowhere is this more evident than in the misapplication of design and build (D&B) contracts and the conflicting approaches to the principal designer (PD) role under Building Regulations.

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