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Question 1.
'Design Construct' is a development process where the contractor engages and instructs all the design consultants for the project and submits a price for the design and construction of the project to the developer, hopefully meeting the developer's requirements as far as aesthetics and space requirements.
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Master Builder & Developer's Reply:
Essentially what you have said above is correct, however as with most things in life, there is a "BUT" involved.
Commercial developments are essentially concerned with "creating space" that can be easily specified on a plan and specifications. The buildings, on completion, look different because of shape and how they are 'dressed-up." It is non-personal - it's business.
The design of residential accommodation is all about "personal."
Now back to the "But" - not all contractors can provide 'Design Construct services. Not all builders have any ability at determining 'good design.' Just because a contractor can construct a house, does not mean he can design one or supervise a consultant to design of one.
Contractor are concerned with 'cost' and getting the job done.