Why you should hire a Design-Build Firm
May 14th, 2021
Why you should hire a Design-Build Firm
(Newmarket, NH) You are ready to begin your construction project and you need to select the best project team for your upcoming project. You have the vision for your new facility, but it is now time to develop a design and build your dream all while staying within your budget. You have seen the term design-build, but you are not entirely sure what it means.
What is Design-Build?
Design-Build is a construction delivery method where one entity performs both architectural/engineering and construction management under a single contract. Simply put, design-build provides the client/project owner a single-source approach to the entire process from the entail design to ribbon cutting. Clients working with a design-build firm have the benefit of a single point of contact for both the design and construction phases of a project. Similarly, one entity holds the responsibility and contractual risk for every aspect of the build. That entity, the design-builder, manages all contracts with subcontracts, vendors, material providers, etc.
What are the benefits of the Design-Build construction method?
Enhanced Communication- Delivering a successful design-build project requires open collaboration between all team members. The method creates a team-oriented approach that promotes high levels of communication, transparency, and creativity to ensure the success of the project. In today’s market, understanding the importance and impact of an expedited approach requires a significant amount of communication between construction team, design team, and client. There is no better way to facilitate that level of communication other than through a design-build relationship.
Smooth Process- Design-build projects are more fluid projects to manage, from the owner’s (or the owner’s representative) perspective. The single-source responsibility afforded by the design-build method means that there are no conflicting recommendations between the architect and the contractor. Instead, the designers and builders are working together to create the best end-product for the owner, because that will produce the best outcome for the design-build entity as well.
Faster Delivery- Design-build can offer a faster delivery without sacrificing quality or budget. At Jewett, we pride ourselves in our ability to work with our clients from the start of design to understand their needs while keeping realistic budgets in mind. Getting ahead of design and cost estimates allows our team to incorporate creative cost savings approaches into the design as the plans are still being developed.
At Jewett Construction, we have been providing design-build services for over 49 years. We find that our approach to design-build provides our clients a more engaging experience. Year after year, we have put the needs of our clients first and have built our reputation on honesty, accountability, safety, hard work, and trust. We take a personal interest in each project and work diligently to build your project your way.
Jewett is your SINGLE-SOURCE. TRUSTED. design-builder.
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Jewett Construction is a family-owned construction management company with a 49-year history in New England. Jewett specializes in commercial construction projects in the office, manufacturing, retail and automotive sectors. For more information, visit www.jewettconstruction.com.
