Services: Design Build

The time savings on a project can be achieved due to the fact that the design and construction phases can occur simultaneously. The bidding period that usually occurs after the design phase can be eliminated because the contractor will provide the owner with updated construction costs throughout the design phases of the project. In addition, a design-build partnership allows for projects to be “fast-tracked” which decreases the amount of construction time for a project. Building materials and equipment can be procured concurrent with the completion of the construction documents.

Additional time savings can occur through the Contractor and Architect working together to reduce the amount of time required to review shop drawings. Generally, the Architect will require 2 weeks to review shop drawings, but this timeframe can be reduced by a week. With the shorter review period of the shop drawings by the Architect, the Contractor can procure the building materials earlier, which will save time in the overall construction schedule. These time savings will reduce the overall cost of the project and allow for the owner to occupy the completed facility at an earlier date.