Design-Build
Construction
The Design-Build Construction
process enables building owners to maximize their investment of resources
with a single source of responsibility.
Throughout a building
project, you have tough decisions to make. Which location and site is best?
How do I best use the site I have? How much building can I afford? Can I make
it look better for less cost? Our construction professionals guide you through
tough decisions like these.
Depend on us to help you
determine the essential issues of the project. We will assemble the design
team with the professionals and support staff who will most benefit your project.
With our team of design and construction pros, you will be able to make informed
decisions about the myriad of issues that arise over the course of the design
process.
Our design team leaders
are committed to your project from the beginning of design to the final completion
of construction. You are assured the same people will be working with you
to make the vision of your design a reality.
- In-house architects,
engineers and interior designers
- Design team selection
and management
- Relationships with
engineering firms and testing laboratories
- Long-term relationships
with architectural firms
- Computer aided design
- Budgeting systems which
help evaluate design alternatives
Design-Build
Characteristics
- Single-source planning,
control and construction
- Project: traditional
or fast track
- Contract: Cost Plus,
Lump Sum, or Fixed Fee
- Construction and Value
Engineering Review
- Coordination and control
of trades and construction
- All trade contracts
held by Design-Builder
- Control of schedule,
cost and quality
- Reduction of exposure
to complex claim
- Project can begin with
minimum information
- Designer may have indirect
relationship with Owner
Design
Phase
- Review
project requirements with Owner
- Provide conceptual
design drawings, specifications, and other related documents to visualize
the project.
- Provide breakdown of
contract amount by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) standards.
- Propose contract schedule
Construction
Phase
- Submit construction
documents to Owner for review and approval.
- Submit required documents
to regulatory agencies.
- Schedule drawings to
allow early start of construction.
- Submit finishes/special
construction to Owner for final selection approval.
- Solicit competitive
bids in all trade areas (other than building concrete and metal building/erection).
- Execute construction
of the project with full-time, on-site supervision.
- Conduct quality inspections
and complete necessary construction reports and on-site testing.
- Conduct final inspections
and complete punchlist items during initial occupancy.
- Prepare and deliver
appropriate maintenance and warranty information.
