Advantages, disadvantages and risks in the adoption of design-build contracting method in the Brazilian public sector

ABSTRACT

Objetivo:

This paper aims to identify advantages, disadvantages and risks involved in the adoption of design-build contracting method in the Brazilian public sector.

Design/methodology/approach:

qualitative case study, in which were made documentary and field research in the form of semi-structured interviews. About the documentary and field data was used content analysis and triangulation of sources and collection methods.

Findings:

The theoretical basis of this research lies in the brazilian legislation for contracting works and studies conducted by various authors in which address the advantages of design-build procurement method (a single contract for design and construction) regarding the design-bid-build method used in Brazil, which hires design and construction separately.

Practical implications:

The research identified advantages, disadvantages and risks associated to the adoption of the design-build method , enabling the development of coping strategies if it is deployed.

Originality/value:

managers aware of these aspects could use coping strategies by adopting measures to reduce or eliminate their effects. The results can contribute not only to a possible implantation of the method in contexts even other than the public sector but also to improve the processes regarding the project and execution of works.

Keywords:
project and building; design-build; projects risks; public sector

RESUMO

Objetivo:

identificar as vantagens e desvantagens associadas ao uso do método design-build de contratação, com vistas a uma possível adoção pelo setor público brasileiro.

Método:

estudo de caso de natureza qualitativa, no qual foram realizadas pesquisas documentais e de campo, na forma de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Sobre os dados documentais e de campo foi aplicada análise de conteúdo, bem como triangulação de métodos de coleta e fontes.

Fundamentação teórica:

a fundamentação teórica desta pesquisa reside na legislação brasileira para contratação de obras e estudos realizados por diversos autores nos quais abordam as vantagens do método de contratação design-build (uma única contratação para projeto e construção) em relação ao design-bid-build, método utilizado no Brasil, que contrata projeto e construção separadamente.

Resultados:

foram identificados vantagens, desvantagens e riscos prováveis associados à adoção do design-build, possibilitando a formulação de estratégias de enfrentamento caso venha a ser implantado.

Contribuições:

gestores cientes das vantagens, desvantagens e riscos associados ao design-build podem conceber estratégias de enfrentamento adotando medidas que eliminem ou minimizem seus efeitos. Os resultados podem contribuir não apenas para uma possível implantação do método em contextos inclusive distintos do público, como também para a melhoria dos processos concernentes a projeto e execução de obras.

Palavras-chave:
projeto e construção; design-build; riscos em projetos; setor público

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Publication Dates

• Publication in this collection
  Jan-Mar 2015

History

• Received
  23 Sept 2013
• Accepted
  17 Mar 2015