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Design-Build is the preferred development method for a growing number of public and private projects. Benefits include:
Singular
Responsibility
With both design and construction in the hands of a single entity, there
is a single point of responsibility for quality, cost and schedule adherence.
With Design-Build, the owner is able to focus on the scope of work and
timely decision-making, rather than on coordination between designer
and builder. The usual adversarial relationship between the architect
and builder is eliminated, creating an enjoyable project delivery process
for the owner.
Quality
The singularized responsibility inherent in Design-Build is a powerful
quality motivator. Because the Design-Builder is solely responsible
for the completed product and cannot shift responsibility for defects
to another party, he is motivated to build in quality throughout the
design and construction process.
Cost
Savings
The Design-Build process demands a team approach. This can
often result in cost savings for the owner when the design and construction
process is effectively streamlined. The added benefit of an Architect-led
Design-Build firm is that with the stream of work provided by the design
team, cost savings become apparent with the development of an “alliance”
of experienced, quality-minded subtrades, all working to provide owners
with the highest quality and value.
Time
Savings
Because design and construction are overlapped, and because
the bidding periods and redesign are minimized, total design and construction
time can be significantly reduced.
Established
Costs
Estimated construction costs are known much earlier in the
Design-Build process compared to other project delivery methods. Architects
and builders work together to accurately conceptualize the completed
project costs. This team approach offers owners an opportunity to review
the proposed construction costs during the design stages of the project.
