CCDC 14 – 2013

CCDC 14 is a standard prime contract between the Owner and the Design-Builder where the Design-Builder provides the Design Services and performs the Work under one agreement, for a single, pre-determined stipulated or fixed price.

In addition to the common contract terms and conditions for construction projects, CCDC 14 clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the contracting parties:

Owner

• Provides project information;
• Makes decisions;
• Interprets the Owner’s Statement of Requirements;
• Reviews and approves Construction Documents;
• Requires inspection or testing of the Work.

Design-Builder

• Controls the Design Services and the Work;
• Reviews Owner’s Statement of Requirements or other project information;
• Develops Construction Documents;
• Engages Consultants, Other Consultants and Subcontractors.

CCDC 14 also identifies and describes the roles of other parties such as the Consultant and Payment Certifier as well as Owner’s Advisor, if any.