Single Source Accountability – In a typical Design-Bid-Build model the client is responsible for hiring a designer, bidding the project and selecting a contractor. With Design-Build the design and construction team are one of the same. The team is integrated and all parties are involved from the first conversations to the execution of construction.

Controlled Budget Management – Discussing the budget up front and during the design phase helps to keeps the design within a realistic budget. This reduces the need to value engineering and rebid keeping the project on schedule.

Seamless Communication – With the design professionals and construction experts working together through the process at the same time, details are being developed to ensure potential construction issues are uncovered early.

Reduced Timeline – Distribution of design and bid time is reduced, project scheduling is prepared before design completion, potential construction issues are uncovered early and seamless communication promotes a successful flow from start to finish.

Quality Control – With a shared values and goals of the Design/Construction team, and with the communication being seamless throughout, materials, means and methods can be managed with an aligned focus on the highest quality for the owner.

Image – Sparetime Bristol - FCG’s most recent interior and exterior Design/Build renovation.