Source: https://www.clarkhill.com/, March 30, 2026
By: Jeffrey M. Gallant, Curtis Noles

In today’s construction and project management landscape, selecting the right project delivery method is as consequential as the project’s scope, budget, and schedule. This article introduces the principal approaches – Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager Advisor, and Construction Manager at Risk – and explains how their differing allocations of risk, control, and collaboration shape project strategy and influence cost and schedule certainty from concept through completion. Understanding these models is essential for tailoring contracts, optimizing team structure, and achieving predictable outcomes across diverse project types. Read more.