This is negotiated prior to execution of a project agreement. Overruns that result from owner-directed changes to the design during the project delivery are usually borne by the owner. Conversely, overruns that occur in the absence of any owner directed change in the scope of the contract are usually the responsibility of the design-build service provider.

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