
When design and construction work together seamlessly, the possibilities are endless.
Design + Build: Partnering with Your
Chosen Contractor for Seamless Results
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Understanding Pricing
In the traditional design-bid-build process, design and construction are separate entities, often leading to misunderstandings and cost overruns. Our design-build approach eliminates these issues by working with your contractor and establishing a collaborative team from the beginning. This allows for a more transparent and predictable pricing structure, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of the project's costs upfront.
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Establishing Buildability and Timeframes
With design-build, our designers work closely with your contractors throughout the project, ensuring that the design is both functional and constructible. This collaboration helps to identify potential challenges early on, allowing us to develop solutions that save time and money. Additionally, integrating the team can provide accurate timelines and project estimates, giving you peace of mind and certainty.
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Communication and Understanding
One of the greatest benefits of design-build is the enhanced communication and collaboration between the design team, construction team, and client. This open dialogue allows for a deeper understanding of the "why" behind design choices, ensuring that the final product meets your unique needs and preferences. By working together as a cohesive team, we can avoid misunderstandings and ensure a smooth project execution.
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Streamlining the Process
While we don't directly employ contractors, our design-build approach involves working closely with your chosen contractor to ensure a seamless and efficient project. We establish a collaborative relationship with the contractor from the beginning, providing them with clear design instructions and guidance. This open communication and coordination help to avoid misunderstandings and delays, ensuring a smooth project execution.
For the Contractors
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Establish feasibility: During the pre-design phase, collaborate with the design team to assess the project's feasibility based on the budget, timeline, and desired scope.
Provide feedback: As the design evolves, offer your expertise to ensure that the design is both functional and constructible.
Develop a detailed estimate: Once the design is finalized, create a detailed line-item estimate to provide the client with a clear understanding of project costs.
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Utilize designer specifications: Order materials from the specified vendors to maintain design integrity and consistency.
Manage timelines: Place orders and establish lead times for products to avoid delays.
Coordinate subcontractors: Communicate anticipated start dates and ensure clear communication with subcontractors.
Collaborate with the design team: Work together to solve problems and provide mockups for proposed solutions.
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Reduced risk: Design-build can help to mitigate risks associated with design changes, cost overruns, and delays.
Improved communication: Working closely with the design team can lead to better communication and understanding of project goals.
Increased efficiency: A streamlined process can result in a more efficient project, saving time and money.
Smooth Process: A complete list of product specifications allows pre-ordering so that all products may be stored until everything is ready to go. No more waiting on products to be ordered.
Enhanced reputation: Successful design-build projects can enhance your reputation as a skilled and reliable contractor.