PCM questions ?
can anyone explain?
Multiple prime contractors variation of DBB ( I got this from another resource )
1 mIn the book on page 512-516 I only see Design Bid Build , Negotiated select team , cost plus fix fee. I was looking for more information about multiple prime contractors is it a delivery method ?
2 question I can't find more information of join venture ? anyone recommend other material?
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Great question — and it's one that often causes confusion because Multiple Prime Contractors is not typically categorized as a standalone project delivery method like Design-Bid-Build (DBB), CM-at-Risk, or Design-Build. Instead, it's best understood as a variation of the traditional DBB or CM approach in how contracts are structured and managed.
It is a contractual strategy or procurement variation, not a formal project delivery method on its own.
In a Multiple Prime Contracting approach:
The Owner holds separate contracts with several trade contractors (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural).
There is no General Contractor (GC).
Each contractor is a prime directly reporting to the owner.
The owner (or an assigned CM or architect) often takes on coordination and scheduling responsibilities.
In traditional DBB:
The Owner → hires Architect → prepares full design → bids to one General Contractor → GC subcontracts trades.
In DBB with Multiple Primes:
Instead of hiring one GC, the Owner directly hires several trade contractors — essentially splitting the general contract into multiple scopes.
Higher risk for the owner due to increased coordination responsibilities.
Cost savings possible by avoiding GC markups, but...
Owner assumes schedule management, conflicts, and liability issues between trades.
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