This is one of the oldest types of
construction delivery methods and is referred to
as the “Master Builder” approach.
Benefits of Design-Build
An earlier
useful on-line date usually yields considerable
overall value to the project and may make
seemingly unfeasible projects into genuine
opportunities.
The
compression is an important aspect of the
implementation of this system. Other potential
attributes include:
-
enhanced communication
between the service provider and the client,
-
increased accountability
by the service provider,
-
single source
project delivery, and
-
a
value based project feedback system
Enhanced communication
Because the
design parameters of a project are being
developed along with the budgetary goals -
construction methodologies and budget conditions
being weighed simultaneously - a project is more
likely to be realized than with a pure design
approach. The owner has greater access to the
project "team" as the project is being
developed. This efficiency is not a negative
"short cut" as a rule, but rather the keystone
to the success of the Design Build model.
Accountability
Rather
than a parcel zed level of responsibility of the
classic design-bid-build, design-build provides
an integrated solution for the owner or client.
This moves projects away from the
"finger-pointing" that is often commonplace in
contemporary construction projects, and allows
the owner to look to one entity with any
questions or concerns.
Single Source
Instead
of having several contractors and consultants,
an owner has just one entity to deal with.
Design revisions, project feedback, budgeting,
permitting, construction issues, change orders,
and billing can all be routed through the
design-build firm. This single point of contact
allows a certain degree of flexibility for the
owner. Heritage Builders will leverage that
flexibility for the owner's benefit by
continually refining the construction program to
maximize the owner's value at the completion of
the project.
Value-based project feedback
Typically, in order for a contractor to bid on a
project, very specific details relating to the
methods and materials must be given to avoid any
ambiguity and to make an "apples to apples"
comparison of bids. In a design-build context,
the owner, the owner's other consultants, and
Heritage Builders can work together to determine
what methods and materials will maximize the
owner's value. In instances where marginally
more expensive materials, designs, or
construction methods might yield a higher return
on investment for the owner than those of lower
cost, the owner is free to adjust the project's
program without having to re-bid the entire
project.
Almost 70%
of traditional contracts end up over budget.
Heritage Builders has a long history of bringing
projects in on time and on budget.
