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How is Design Development defined in a legal contract?

• Design Development means architectural plans and specifications that are [number] percent complete and generally include: outline specifications, equipment, furnishings, floor plans with necessary details such as dimensions, room designations, wall types, and ratings. These plans also have building sections, interior elevations and preliminary structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings. Seen in 22 SEC filings
• Design Development means the act of coordinating with different types of engineering plans. The task also involves developing outline specifications and a cost estimate. Seen in 9 SEC filings
• Design Development means the stage of design as defined in the Scope of Services and Deliverables particularly stated for this stage within a specific document. This stage represents a key stage in the Project. Seen in 4 SEC filings
• Design Development means the task to prepare building cross sections, coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering concepts with a revised cost estimate. Seen in 3 SEC filings
• Design Development means a clear and coordinated description of all aspects of the design including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems and provides a basis for the preparation of construction documents. Seen in 2 SEC filings
• Design Development means the phase in a project’s evolution equivalent to the architects services in Design Development Phase, wherein, based on client approval of schematic design documents, the architect shall prepare design development documents to describe the size and character of the entire project. Seen in 2 SEC filings
• Design Development means the process in which the Contractor prepares and revises Design Documents. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

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Genie Definition 1

• Design Development means creation and revision of comprehensive architectural, mechanical, and electrical specifications and plans.

Relevant Contract Types

• Architectural Design Contract
• Construction Contract
• Engineering Design Contract
• Interior Design Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• Building a residential or commercial structure
• Renovating or extending an existing building
• Designing infrastructure such as bridges, roads, or dams

Relevant Sectors

• Architecture and Planning
• Construction
• Engineering Services

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Genie Definition 2

• Design Development means a project stage that includes preparing detailed design documents, integrating engineering concepts, and estimating costs.

Relevant Contract Types

• Project Management Contract
• Product Development Contract
• Software Development Contract
• Engineering Design Contract

Relevant Circumstances

• Designing a new product or service
• Managing a business project
• Developing a new software or improving an existing one

Relevant Sectors

• Product Design
• Software Development
• Project Management

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