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  • Alternative Project Delivery Method (APDM)

    A collective term that refers to the use of nontraditional construction contracting methods. The contractor may participate in or advise on the design or may be entirely responsible for the design; the contractor's selection is based on qualifications or best value. Traditional contracting methods may include design-bidbuild or design-build, where alternative methods may include construction management or an alliance/relationship contracting.
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