Design Build defined

Design build construction is the term used when the General Contractor provides in-house design to support their building and remodeling services. The design build process can be applied to any form of remodel or new construction and it’s often referred to as the “all-in-one” construction experience.

In the traditional “bid-to-build” model, the business owner hires a designer or architect, and then takes the finished design to contractors to bid. The real issue here is that architects and designers seldom design to a specific budget; rather they design to satisfy the big-picture vision of the client. Additionally, many aspects of materials and hardware choices are left up to the client – which adds time and complexity.

From the very start of a design build project, the client, contractor and architect all work together to complete the client’s vision based on a set budget. As construction begins, changes or unexpected issues that arise are resolved in real-time keeping the project budget and timeline on track.

Design build has been gaining popularity over the last decade because it’s a proven method to help business owners get quality work completed on time, and on budget. By having the General Contractor and the designer working together from the project’s inception, the team can make sure that the design takes into consideration the overall project budget – including materials, appliances and contingencies.

Our Process

What are the benefits of using a Design/Build process for the consumer?

• A Design/Build remodeler will make sure your design and your budget are in sync with each other.
• The client saves time with one-stop shopping. The Design/Build remodeler handles all aspects of the project from initial conception through the permit process and on to final details of the construction itself.
• The client saves money, eliminating fees to re-design if the original design is over budget. They save money by obtaining valuable cost saving advice during the design and planning process.
• The client gets a higher quality product. Trade contractors and material suppliers are consulted and their input and advice is used in designing mechanical systems, installation details, energy-saving devices, etc.
• Because the contractor, designer, client and interior decorator work together as a team, they create a synergy that produces results far better than those obtained by each working in isolation.

If you have any questions about how design build construction would benefit you in your next project call us today for a free project consultation.

Step by Step process

Design Build – Step by Step

Not many people understand how difficult and complex remodeling can be until they are faced with an overwhelming number of design decisions and conflicting advice. Because no two projects are ever exactly the same, there isn’t a single, clear-cut formula to use to figure out what to do and how much it will cost.

You have probably heard of someone, maybe a friend or neighbor, who had plans drawn up for a remodeling project. They were surprised when the estimates came back that were double their budget. People in this position typically do one of three things:

• Ask for a re-design, wasting time, money and a lot of energy that went into the original
• Seek out ‘cheaper’ bids, only to find out later that the other bid really wasn’t cheaper.
• Nothing-they never do the project.

A better way is to design a project that meets a budget in the first place!

Here is how we do it:

What follows is a description of how we have broken down the process into several phases. The description is intended to introduce these steps so you have an idea what to expect during the design phase of your project. Depending on the size and scope of your project, we will sometimes include additional steps.