These processes also affect procurement strategies. Clients may, for example, appoint a business to design the project after which a competitive process is undertaken to appoint a lead contractor to construct the asset (design–bid–build);
Some forms of procurement emphasize collaborative relationships (partnering, alliancing) between the client, the contractor,
When applicable, a proposed construction project must comply with local land-use planning policies including zoning and building code requirements. A project will normally be assessed (by the ‘authority having jurisdiction, AHJ, typically the municipality where the project will be located) for its potential impacts