CCDC 14 is a standard prime contract between the Owner and the Design-Builder where the Design-Builder provides the Design Services and performs the Work under one agreement, for a single, pre-determined stipulated or fixed price.
In addition to the common contract terms and conditions for construction projects, CCDC 14 clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the contracting parties:
Owner
Design-Builder
CCDC 14 also identifies and describes the roles of other parties such as the Consultant and Payment Certifier as well as Owner’s Advisor, if any.
CCDC 44 – 2016 Guide for the Use of CCDC 14 and CCDC 15