Common use of Schematic Design Stage Clause in Contracts

Schematic Design Stage. 5.2.3.1 Based on the approved pre-design documents and any adjustments to the Program or Construction Cost Limitation authorized by the Owner, the Design/Build Contractor shall develop sufficient alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project and review them with the Owner. The Design/Build Contractor shall prepare Schematic Design documents and a preliminary construction cost estimate and submit them to the Owner for approval. The construction cost estimate shall affirm adherence to the Construction Cost Limitation. 5.2.3.2 The Design/Build Contractor shall furnish and deliver to the Owner the number of complete printed sets of Schematic Design documents as required. 5.2.3.3 Before proceeding to the Design Development Stage, the Design/Build Contractor shall obtain Owner’s written authorization to proceed and the Owner’s approval of the preliminary construction cost estimate.