Instructor: Bonnie Prinse

Board: Kentucky Board of Architects

Credit Hours: 1.00

Approval Number: J607CCA22


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Course Description


This is the first part of a three-part series dedicated to Design-Build and the dynamic relationship between the contractor and the building designer. The entire course package provides the construction professional with a thorough understanding of the Design-Build process and how it applies to all three parties: the owner, the building designer, and the contractor. This series introduction will focus on describing Design-Build and will present a short history of Design-Build, and explain how Design-Build contrasts with Design-Bid-Build and Construction Management. Fast Tracking and Partnering will also be discussed.



Course Objectives


Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Define design-build and describe how construction management evolved in the 1970’s to resolve Design-Bid-Build ‘s increasing shortcomings
  • Identify the major steps necessary to perform a design build project
  • Describe the triumvirate of the Design-Bid-Build parties and explain the performance and legal responsibilities of each party
  • Compare and contrast Design-Bid-Build construction management and Design-Build in terms of cost and time


Instructor Bio


Bonnie PrinseBonnie Prinse

Ms. Prinse holds a BS Degree in Environmental Studies from Eckerd College and has pursued master degree studies in Aquatic Zoology at the University of South Florida. She has written scientific portions of impact statements for wetland/upland land delineation, endangered species studies, and water quality testing while employed with a civil engineering and architectural firm in Tampa, FL. Her experience in environmental studies and new construction lend itself to documentary film making, particularly environmental stories that have taken her to the Amazon in Peru and to Costa Rica. Most recently her involvement with earthen construction projects led to a video production showcasing the benefits of building “green.”



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