Delegating the design of portions or even the entirety of the building enclosure to specialty contractors is a growing trend. This presentation will introduce the delegated design process and include a combination of research and professional experience to assist participants with understanding and navigating the process. Topics will include the potential advantages for using delegated design, common problems associated with the process, and inconsistent policies and requirements in varying jurisdictions. Considerations will be presented for how project participants can take full advantage of the benefits of delegated design while minimizing risk. This presentation will also outline strategies for successfully implementing delegated designs within both traditional and modern project delivery methods. With building enclosure commissioning becoming more prevalent, early project involvement of building enclosure consultants and BECx Providers can provide value and additional quality assurance for the project, related to delegated design.

1. Describe the delegated design process and how it is used for the building enclosure.
2. Evaluate common advantages and disadvantages associated with the delegated design process.
3. Review performance specifications and strategies to use when writing or reviewing specifications incorporating delegated design components and systems.
4. Discuss how delegated design impacts project workflow and construction scheduling for different project delivery methods.