Delegated design is project work assigned to a qualified specialty professional or supplier under criteria established by the project design team. The delegated portion may include a defined system or component. Contracts and local requirements determine who prepares, reviews, and approves the work. The term does not remove the need for clear interfaces and responsibility.
Why it matters for owners
Delegation changes scope, review effort, insurance considerations, and coordination duties. Owners should make the responsibility boundaries clear in contracts and project documents.
