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Teaching the Need for Design-Build Coordination and Understanding of Building Systems

Thomas Korman Neil Opfer University of Nevada University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV

Jaeho Son University of Nevada Las Vegas, NV

Design-Build Contracting Services are becoming increasing more common. Thus, as educators we are responsible for training architects, engineers, and construction managers for this new work environment. This paper focuses on the teaching strategies and techniques used to train students to function in interdisciplinary work groups that are required to successfully complete Design-Build Projects. This paper uses Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coordination for building systems as an example case. The case example begins by first addressing the students’ prior knowledge of the building systems. Second, the case explains how students are introduced to the appropriate background knowledge required to work together (without becoming an expert in each building system). Third, classroom exercises are designed to encourage group work (specifically coordination of building systems). The paper concludes by addressing the results of the classroom effort and need for improved design of lessons and exercises for the future.

Key Words: Design-Build coordination, Building systems, Heating, Ventilating, and Air- Conditioning (HVAC), Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) coordination

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Design-Build is a form of construction contracting where a single entity provides the owner with both the design and construction services needed to meet the owner’s needs. Thus, the owner is provided with both design and construction services under a single contract [Quatman 01]. Most are familiar with the traditional method of construction contracting, Design-Bid- Build, which consists of an owner hiring a design professional, usually an architect or engineer, under one contract, and hiring a general contractor under a separate contract. Under a design- build contract, the owner interacts directly with the design-build contractor for the complete project delivery process (design through construction). The design-build team may be Architectural/Engineering led or Construction contractor led. The team is responsible for coordinating the design and construction processes; this includes forming the design team, which is then contractually linked to the contractor and the client.

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Opfer, N., & Son, J., & Korman, T. (2002, June), Teaching The Need For Design Build Coordination And Understanding Of Building Systems Paper presented at 2002 Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada. 10.18260/1-2--10069