Design-bid-build remains a widely used delivery method for tunnel projects, yet disputes often arise from subsurface conditions, risk allocation and misunderstandings about the roles and responsibilities of project participants. As owners increasingly explore alternative delivery methods, questions remain as to whether design-bid-build can be constructively improved rather than displaced.

In this publication, MG+M Partner David Hatem and Associate Bridget Araldi examine targeted procurement and contracting modifications that may that may help revitalize design-bid-build for tunnel projects, including:

• Opportunities to improve contractual risk allocation for subsurface conditions
• Procurement tools and contract provisions that may reduce disputes
• Lessons from recent case law demonstrating how modest adjustments can improve outcomes

Download the full publication below for insights into how owners may enhance the effectiveness of design-bid-build delivery for tunnel projects while preserving its core structure.