About the author  ⁄ Thangam (Sam) Rangaswamy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., SECB

Thangam Rangaswamy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., SECB, is principal engineer with Rangaswamy & Associates, Inc. at their main office in Louisville, Kentucky. He established the Structural Engineers Association of Kentucky (SEAOK) and served as director, Secretary and President. He can be reached at sam@rangaswamy.com.

The Devil is in the Details

The Design-Build concept is gaining increased acceptance, and there’s no doubt it’s a seductive option to a cost-conscious building owner. Who wouldn’t want to shave off the direct cost of professional design fees? After all, a building’s a building, isn’t it, and it’ll come with a warranty, won’t it? Hey, the contractor promised to deliver a total package and understands my needs.

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