Design Development - Design Change Contractual Exhibit

The distinction between DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN CHANGE has become a familiar challenge in projects for all professionals exposed to design evolution during various phases of projects life cycle.

In a nutshell, the employer / owner of the project pays for changes whereas the contractor / architect / engineering company supports all costs associated with developing the design.

It is therefore critical to contractually provide a clear definition that will efficiently support the parties to the contract in their understanding and agreement on how to manage the evolutions of the design.

The present 8 pages template is intended to become a contractual exhibit defining DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN CHANGE, providing RACI matrix and an interpretation conflicts mechanism.