Design Build

We believe the best avenue for a project to attain success is through the “Design / Build” delivery method. The reason is that D/B allows the contractor to participate and have input during the design phase in a “pro-active” manner. Traditional “Design – Bid – Build” delivery is more “reactive” as builders are brought in after design is complete and in most cases, the budget and / or schedule is unacceptable.

Our purpose is to provide you with a single source of step-by-step assistance and support throughout the entire process of designing and constructing your important project. 

Benefits of Design - Build

• “One-Stop-Shopping” – a single entity to assume full responsibility for design, construction and satisfactory completion: delivering a quality “turn-key” project on time and within budget.

• A Guaranteed Maximum Price is established at a lesser cost and time required for the traditional “Design-Bid-Build” delivery. The frantic, rushed bidding process is replaced with carefully reviewed proposals that can be appropriately developed and evaluated.

• Economical savings result as “risk” is reduced, by combining input from designers and constructors.

• No “finger-pointing” because as ideas are generated, all team members make decisions with a cooperative approach.

• Additional time is saved if necessary, as a result of the ability to “fast-track” construction; work can begin while details of later elements are being completed.   Owners can occupy facilities at an earlier date.

The Design - Build Process

Part 1 - Preliminary Design & Budgeting

• Provide a preliminary evaluation of the Client’s program (project scope & requirements), schedule and project budget , each in terms of the other.

• Correlate observable conditions with the requirements of the Client’s program , schedule and budget .

• Review laws applicable to the design and construction of the Project; correlate the laws with the Client’s program requirements and advise appropriately.

• Review with the Client any alternative approaches to design & construction of the Project.

• Submit a Proposal that will include: • Completed “Preliminary Design” documents • preliminary design drawings • outline specifications • other documents sufficient to describe the size, quality and character of the entire Project, its architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems. • any deviations from the Owner’s program • Statement of the proposed contract sum • Proposed schedule for completion of the Project

Upon acceptance of the Proposal and any modifications, the 2nd agreement will be executed….

Part 2 - Final Design & Construction

• Complete detailed Working Drawings and Specifications

• Necessary Approvals – regulatory agencies & authorities with jurisdiction over the project • Coordination of Owner Supplied Items

• Site Representation & Supervision

• Operations & Maintenance Data / Start-Up Assistance

• Warranties

We have worked hard to establish a reputation as a leader in the true “team” delivery method of Design / Build and would value the opportunity to serve your needs on forthcoming projects. Should there be any questions, comments or concerns, please contact us and we will be happy to respond accordingly. We are available at your request.