The discussion outlines the basic methods, describes variations, and summarizes possible advantages and disadvantages of each approach in terms of time, cost, and quality. It also outlines the facility development process, explains the roles and responsibilities of project participants, and suggests management processes. The basic parts of the facility development process include the needs assessment and master plan, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction. The owner, operator, planning consultants, architect, and construction contractors all have specific roles and responsibilities. The three basic approaches are the design/bid/build method, the design/build method, and construction manager or general contractor method. Variations can occur in areas such as fast track approaches, construction systems, multiple trade contracts, and financing. Figures