MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
School of Architecture, Industrial Design, and Built Environment
SP - 200
Construction Planning, Contracting, and
Work Breakdown Structure Development
AR186-1 / Project Management and Evaluation
BY
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Rivera, Justin Abrienne D.
March 4, 2026
This study focuses on the Design and Build project delivery system application on the scope of
residential development. The amalgamation of a single contract for the project's construction and
design provides efficiency using this approach that positively streamlines coordination, shortens
the timetable of the project, and implies efficiency cost. The analysis of this study emphasizes the
system's structure and framework and analyzes the advantages of using this project delivery system
and withholding to its project risk allocation. The analysis of this delivery system and using this
approach implies streamlining project delivery and efficiency methods to ensure proper outcome.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Design-Build Delivery System: Project Description 5
Design-Build Delivery System: Process Flow 5
Design-Build Delivery System: Scope of Work 6
Design-Build Delivery System: Risk Allocation and Management 6
Design-Build Delivery System: Project Roles and Responsibility 7
Design-Build Delivery System: Project Timetable 7
Conclusion 8
References 9
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Proposed Residential Development in Sta. Rosa Laguna
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Proposed Residential Development in Sta. Rosa Laguna
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Introduction
The study focuses on the application of the Design and Build project delivery system.
The framework of this approach integrates the contract for the project design and
construction under a single entity. In construction. The focused delivery method differs from
the usual construction method of Design–Tender–Build, with the contractor and the designer
of the project operating with individual contracts of the owner's preference and decision. The
chosen project delivery system of Design and Build integrates both responsibilities that are
operating with a single coordinated contract.
The amalgamation of these roles holds a commonly shared responsibility for the
project that optimizes communication amongst professionals, and essentially key in
mitigating potential project disputes. The outcome of holding professionals to a commonly
shared responsibility streamlines project efficiency and coordinated decision making for
project decisions. The scope of this residential development requires immediate aspects
covering the project’s management of cost, streamlining efficiency, and ensuring to operate
with the established project timetable for project completion.
Modern construction demands rapid urban growth and development to support the
growing populations, and the prior deems a framework that positively trends the
developments to be delivered with efficiency and upholding to project standards. The
developments of residential projects typically comprise successive dwelling developments
that also cover infrastructure works, and the utility installations that require critical
coordination of professionals involved in the project.
The implication of the Design and Build delivery system fosters collaboration
amongst professionals, ensuring coordination in various phases of the project and its proper
delivery. The integration of functions is necessary for the project, not only for mitigating
potential disputes, but also to prevent project flaws and discrepancies that will negatively
impact project outcome.
Furthermore, a project delivery system under Design and Build permits operation to
overlap project phases in construction. In the event of certain aspects of the design requiring
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refinements, the commencement of preparatory and construction works is permitted to
undergo, with the contractor involved in the design development phase, the contractor is
knowledgeable to which certain parts of the project is feasible to be commenced on. The
positive trend of commencing projects simultaneously benefits the project outcome, as the
project outcome operates with the allotted time frame, and streamlines operations to finish
the project on time without compromising quality of work, standard, and maintaining the
coordination amongst professionals involved.
The Design and Build project delivery system benefits shortening the timetable
allotment for the overall project, in comparison to other delivery systems, the application of
Design and Build for this residential development project fits adequately to meet project
objectives. Moreso, the project execution benefits from proper resource allocation and cost
management.
The vitality of coordination in this project is emphasized in decision making all
throughout the project, necessitating constant evaluation for decisions deemed necessary
such as the site conditions, methods of construction, cost management, and viable material
availability, are all important aspects requiring collaborative decision-making approaches.
The adequate collaborative effort amongst professionals mitigates potential conflicts
and unprecedented delays that challenges the completion of the project, as the likelihood of
costly mistakes and uncoordinated decisions arises in project execution. The Design and
Build delivery system also benefits the project owner in aspects of eliminating coordination
disputes amongst interparty professionals, lack of accountability, and challenges in project
performance, as the professionals operate as a single coordinated unit with a defined efficient
project performance execution.
This study implies management, and the Design and Build delivery system for the
residential development, emphasizing the framework, its process, the scope covered, and the
proper allocation for risk management, and associating this method as an efficient and
effective approach for streamlining the proposed residential development.
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Project Description
The proposed project residential subdivision development comprises multiple residential
units and amenities development for the community. To achieve effective project
coordination and project execution, the project will be performed using the Design-Build
delivery system method.
The project owner and the project contractor operate with a single contract for this
delivery system. The Project Contractor is responsible for the project's quality control,
execution, construction, procurement, technical designs and drawings, and the project
turnover. The contractor coordinates all professionals involved in the project to work
collaboratively and efficiently.
Design and Build Project Delivery System: Process Flow Diagram
The project operates by identifying the project scope and requirements as provided by
the owner, followed by producing project conceptual designs and the detailed project
designs. Under the Design and Build delivery system, construction phases may begin while
furnishing project refinements, overlapping phases are operable for certain aspects as
approved.
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Scope of Work
Risk Allocation and Management
Project Risk Mitigation Approach
Cost Overruns ➢ Ensure cost estimation and value
engineering are accurate.
➢ Ensure to provide an accurate
Guaranteed Maximum Price contract
Omissions / Design Errors ➢ Perform Design Reviews
➢ Ensure implementation procedures
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of Quality Assurance and Quality
Control
Project Schedule Delays ➢ Implement project milestone
monitoring
➢ Establish a detailed project schedule
➢ Ensure regular project progress
report
Project Permit Issues ➢ Ensure building regulation
compliance
➢ Coordinate ahead of time with the
regulating authority to prevent
delays
Project Quality Issues ➢ Supervise Project works
➢ Establish strict work quality
compliance
Project Roles and Responsibility
Project Owner / Developer ➢ Establish the project scope
➢ Establish the project requirements
➢ Establish project budget
➢ Approve the design decisions
Project Contractor ➢ Oversee and Manage construction
➢ Coordinate the professionals involve
➢ Ensure cost control, Establish
project schedule, and quality
compliance
Project Architect and Project Engineers ➢ Produce detailed designs and
drawings
➢ Produce project specifications
➢ Ensure code compliance
Project Subcontractors ➢ Provide equipment, materials, &
labor
➢ Execute special construction works
➢ Follow contractor project schedule
Project Consultants ➢ Technical expertise support
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➢ Conduct project assessments &
studies
Project Timetable
Project Planning & Concept 2 Months
Development
Design Development & Permit 3 Months
Obtainance
Project Site Development 4 Months
Project Housing Construction 8 Months
Project Inspection & Project Closeout 1 Month
Conclusion
To conclude, the study emphasized that for the proposed residential development
project, the Design-Build project delivery system provides a useful and effective method.
The Design and Build approach optimizes coordination, streamlines collaboration, and
defines accountability all throughout the project by amalgamating the design and
construction operations under an integrated contract. Project decisions operate more easily
and efficiently under this delivery system, and it additionally mitigates potential disputes
between professionals involved.
The Design–Build delivery system is adequate to implement for the proposed
residential subdivision development, considering that the project requires efficiency, effective
cost management control, and operates with a given timetable for timely completion. The
effectiveness of this delivery system requires careful and effective contractor selection, a
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contractor that is established and effectively delivers projects in line with the proposed
development, Then follows the established project scope and requirements that is
collaboratively worked on by professionals involved in this project. Overall, the design &
build project delivery system is a reliable & efficient project method.
References
Schoch, M. (2017). Low-income housing in Santa Rosa, Philippines: Design proposal for
improving natural ventilation and cost efficient construction (Final report). Unexpected Co., Ltd.
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