The
client saves time, money, frustration, and worry by working with an
architect-contractor design build team.
Since there is a
one-source advantage in working a project
with a design build team, the lines of communication are much better.
Everyone who affects the design and construction works thru one source
and in one direction as opposed to working separately with the architect,
engineers, and contractor, all of the various subcontractors, vendors,
and local and state governmental agencies. With the design-build service
the focus is on the clients needs.
The projects
are finished on time and under budget, better than
the traditional way. Many advantages, such as early bidding and a better
controlled redesign phase time, take place when working with a design
build team. The project can be accomplished in less time, saving additional
money for the client because of the design and construction overlapping
of the activities.
At the end of the
design build phase, the client benefits by getting the
project completed earlier and with the best possible price and quality
of workmanship since the architect is involved through
the entire process. This all adds up to better construction management.
As with all construction projects, the need for changes in the field
take place and with the architect controlling the work, these changes
involve the right decisions at the right time. The decisions are made
more efficiently and with fewer complications contributing to what we
all know, that it’s all about the details and who
is responsible for them!!!