CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

Progressive Design Build and adherence to DBIA Best Practices are processes for delivering projects on time, under budget, and with all stakeholders satisfied: in other words, design-build done right. What can go wrong? Well, deviating from these Best Practices can lead to project failure and potentially costly litigation. One strategy used in Progressive Design-Build is the use of an "Off Ramp" to dissolve the team. These are some of the lessons learned in the real-life execution of projects that have exercised the "Off Ramp". We will explore some strategies that will assist owners and their advisors in crafting "Off Ramp" systems and plans that will either make the "Off Ramp" less likely to happen or less painful.