A team working together from start to finish in open communication and purposeful collaboration to deliver otherwise unachievable results.

 

What is Design-Build?

Design-Build is a construction delivery method that provides owners with a single point of contact for both the design and construction phases of a project. One entity holds single-source responsibility and contractual risk for every aspect of a build — from estimation, assessments and pre-construction to architecture, schematics, engineering, subcontracting, construction and post-construction. The Design-Builder, manages all contracts with companies, such as subcontractors, equipment vendors and materials providers.

 

The Design-Build process

The Design-Build process has five main phases:

1. Selecting a Design-Builder
2. Pre-construction assessments
3. Architectural design
4. Construction
5. Post-construction

But unlike other construction methods, the phases overlap. All team members collaborate throughout the process to provide rapid project delivery.

 

Benefits of Design-Build

Design-Build offers many unique benefits and advantages that other construction methods simply don’t deliver. Some of the biggest benefits of Design-Build are rapid delivery, a smooth process, better solutions and better communication.

 

We utilize software called SoftPlan to create professional, 3D stylized renderings of your project. This highly detailed digital model is a quicker and accurate method of creating floor plans.

 

Rapid Delivery

Design-Build offers rapid delivery because design and construction happen concurrently and because there’s only one selection phase instead of two. The delivery method turns otherwise impossible timeframes into reality.

 

Smooth process

Time and again, Design-Build reliably equates to headaches eliminated, teams collaborating and owners pleased. The single-source responsibility afforded by Design-Build means there’s no conflicting recommendations from contractor and architect. Instead, one entity has total accountability for any and all construction and design elements. Owners know where the buck stops, and the way is paved for a smooth owner experience.

 

Better Solutions and Better Value

In Design-Build, there’s no need to limit solutions to traditional ideas. The job is the boss. So teams are only limited by what’s right for the job. As ideas come to the table, teams work as one unit to analyze them, in full transparency, so owners are assured of getting the best materials, siting, schedule, design and more. This innovative process makes it possible for owners to see more options, make better-informed decisions and realize a better value.

 

Better Communication and Fewer Problems

Delivering a successful Design-Build project requires open collaboration between all team members. Creating a team-oriented approach promotes high levels of communication and transparency, both imperative to the success of any project. It allows owners to share their vision with the team, and align the interests of the stakeholders. The team-oriented approach also provides the collaborative effort necessary to evaluate the project’s objectives, assess schedules and analyze opportunities as the project progresses. As a team, no other group is better qualified to align the owner’s vision with the project’s goals and objectives.

 

Design-Build facilitates it. All team members stay on the same page because everyone is working under one contract. And owners are kept up-to-date by a set contact from the Design-Builder. As a result, Design-Build is well suited for the most complex jobs, simplifying them so owners realize better quality, require fewer claims and receive litigation-free builds.

 

Design-Build Cost Savings

Due to its efficiency, Design-Build often reduces construction costs for owners. This may come as a surprise, given that Design-Build projects lack the hard-dollar bid phase that general contracting affords. But building smart with Design-Build pays dividends, reducing both real (accounting) costs and opportunity costs.

 

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