Research Article
Framework for Designing Project Delivery and Contract Strategy in Chinese Construction Industry Based on Value-Added Analysis
Table 1
Comparison of the PDM with other related concepts.
| Concept | Definition | Types |
| Project delivery method | Defines the sequence of project phases, parties involved in the project and implicitly assigned roles, and responsibilities to project parties | DBB, DB, CMR, IPD, and so on |
| Management method | The mechanics by which construction is administered and supervised | Either retained by the owner agency or is outsourced including CMA and PM |
| Procurement method/selection method | Equates to the procedures through which a designer or a constructor is selected for the project | Some of the most practiced procurement methods are lowest bid, best value, and qualifications-based selection |
| Payment method/contracting method | How the owner wants to pay for the services provided | Unit price, GMP, cost plus fee, lump sum, and so on |
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