Experts Why design & build works better than traditional contracting ByDesign & Build has become increasingly popular in construction and interior fitout writes Natasha Abbas of North 51 ConsultingDesign & Build (D&B) offers several key advantages making the process faster, more efficient, and highly collaborative for all parties involved. Overlapping Timelines and Project PhasesD&B allows overlapping of design and construction phases, resulting in faster project completion compared to traditional contracting. Design Responsibility and AccountabilityUnlike traditional contracting, where the design responsibility rests solely with the client and the client’s appointed design team under D&B, the design responsibility shifts to the contractor. Risk Allocation and ManagementThe D&B model transfers significant design and construction risks to the contractor compared to traditional contracting. Innovative materials, methods, and technologies are more easily and readily adopted than traditional contracting.