Design Development
Design development is the stage where the chosen schematic concept is refined into a more resolved design, typically incorporating structural and systems coordination and more detailed layouts. In public-sector and CM-at-risk workflows, the end of design development is often a milestone for pricing and/or establishing a guaranteed maximum price framework.
- Where it applies
- Generally, not specific to New York
- When it comes up
- Design; pre-construction planning
- Property types
- All
In practice
Operators often use design development as the "scope lock" line; drift after DD tends to manifest as change orders and schedule extensions.
Related terms
Development Process
- 197-a Plan
- Borough President Recommendation
- Call-up
- City Council Review
- City Planning Commission Vote
- Community Board Review
- Construction Documents
- Entitlement
- Pre-development
- Schematic Design
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.