Risk allocation is one of the most important differences between procurement approaches because responsibility for design, cost, programme, and performance can vary between contractual structures. A closer look at construction procurement methods shows why clients need to understand which party will carry particular risks under each option. Transferring a risk does not necessarily eliminate it, as the receiving party may reflect that uncertainty in its price or programme. A balanced assessment therefore considers both contractual allocation and the practical ability to manage the risk.
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