Architect recommends design-build procurement for Newfields public-safety project
Apr 16, 2026
Architect Lisa Destefano told the Town of Newfields Public Safety Building Committee that a design-build procurement would consolidate responsibility under one contract and reduce project risk, while still requiring a public selection process to meet local ordinance requirements.
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Lisa Destefano of Maugel Destefano Architects recommended the design-build procurement method to the Town of Newfields Public Safety Building Committee at its April 16 meeting, saying it would streamline responsibility for design and construction. "The design-build method consolidates accountability under one contract, with the contractor managing the architect and engineers," Destefano told members as she outlined the trade-offs among procurement options.
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