Design-Build Highway Projects : A Review of Practices and Experiences, Final Report.

PDFTech ReportPRC 15-53 FDesign buildTraffic congestionUnited StatesTexas A&M Transportation InstituteBorowiec, Jeffrey D.Norboge, NickHuntsman, BrettSchrank, CannonBeckerman, WayneTexas A&M Transportation InstituteNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-DesignNTL-OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROLS-CongestionUS Transportation CollectionTexas has employed different project delivery methods in recent years in an effort to add capacity, reduce congestion, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the state\u2019s transportation system. These transportation improvement projects are also important to the state\u2019s economy. This report: \u2022 Examines the academic literature about the design-build project delivery method. \u2022 Reviews national experiences and practices as reported by state departments of transportation. \u2022 Summarizes recent design-build legislative changes in Texas. \u2022 Provides a summary of design-build projects in Texas