Construction Project Delivery Methods Explained

In today's fast-moving construction world, choosing the wrong project delivery method can derail budgets, delay timelines, and cause avoidable conflict. Yet, many professionals still rely on guesswork or outdated advice when selecting how to bring their projects to life. Construction Project Delivery Methods Explained is your definitive guide to making the right choice—every time. Written by Chartered Construction Manager Godson Akinsanya MCIOB, this essential book breaks down the most widely used delivery methods in the UK and internationally—from Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design & Build (DB), to Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Construction Management Agency (CMA), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). With clarity and insight, Godson unpacks how each model works, where it fits best, and the risks, responsibilities, and rewards involved. Whether you're a developer, contractor, architect, project manager, or student, this practical resource will give you the confidence to select, negotiate, and manage the right contract strategy for your project's unique goals. Packed with real-world examples, decision-making tools, RACI charts, risk insights, and selection checklists—this book will transform how you approach procurement. Choose wisely. Deliver brilliantly.