In a performance-based environment, the Owner has direct control over how the work is performed, without assuming additional risk.

In a performance-based environment, the Owner has direct control over how the work is performed, without assuming additional risk.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends

Answer: (B)

Performance-based approaches focus on achieving defined results rather than dictating the exact steps to get there. The Owner sets the required performance, criteria, and constraints, but the Contractor decides the means and methods to meet those requirements. Because the means and methods—and the risks they entail—are shift to the performing party, the Owner does not have direct control over how the work is performed. This allocation of responsibility means the statement is false.

Performance-based approaches focus on achieving defined results rather than dictating the exact steps to get there. The Owner sets the required performance, criteria, and constraints, but the Contractor decides the means and methods to meet those requirements. Because the means and methods—and the risks they entail—are shift to the performing party, the Owner does not have direct control over how the work is performed. This allocation of responsibility means the statement is false.