---
title: "Draft or review a design novation package"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure/draft-or-review-a-design-novation-package"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A11-T1-R11"
practice_area: "Construction & Infrastructure"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Draft or review a design novation package

> From the consultant appointments and the proposed D&C contract, draft a novation deed and a table of warranties, IP and professional-indemnity issues.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure/draft-or-review-a-design-novation-package  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Construction & Infrastructure](https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From the consultant appointments and the proposed D&C contract, draft a novation deed and a table of warranties, IP and professional-indemnity issues. |
| What the lawyer must review | Confirm the consultant's consent mechanics Confirm design liability sits where the client intends |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and summarising source material. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
2. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
3. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Forms and precedents for this task

| Form or precedent | Kind | AI level | Summary |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Deed of novation of a design consultant to a design and construct contractor](https://ailawframework.com/precedents/construction-and-infrastructure/deed-of-novation-design-consultant.md) | Deed | Yellow | Three-party deed transferring a design consultant's appointment from the principal to the D&C contractor: effective date, release and assumption, treatment of pre-novation services, continuing… |

Signed-in accounts can read the full text of each one.

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/construction-and-infrastructure/draft-or-review-a-design-novation-package/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*