Under Progressive Design-Build, who typically owns the design documents produced during the preconstruction/validation phase if the project does not proceed?
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A
The design-build team retains all intellectual property regardless of outcome
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B
The owner, as specified in the contract, often retains rights to use the documents for the project
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C
A neutral third-party escrow agent holds the documents permanently
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D
Design documents are destroyed if no GMP is reached