Construction can be a complicated process with numerous moving parts and small details, each holding immense importance. When you are looking to hire a construction company you need to have peace of mind to know that the job will get done right and time efficiently. One of the best ways to ensure that is to hire a design-build contractor. Schroeder Construction Management works as a design-build construction manager, providing professional construction services in commercial, industrial, and municipal fields of construction. Here is an explanation of design-build and its advantages!
What is Design-Build?
In short, it means simplicity. The design-build approach is when both the design and the construction are done by the same company or person. This makes managing the project easier since everything is being done by one contractor. The fairly common alternative is that the design is done by a different contractor/company than the construction is, which means that the owner must relay information from one company to another, so you can see why keeping it under one roof, so to speak, would make it more simple.
What are the 3 Key Advantages to Design-Build?
- Better Communication: Especially when it comes to construction, communication is arguably the most important aspect. Having effective and efficient communication can make all the difference. With design-build, communication is made as simple as possible. The team is used to working together to problem-solve and therefore has experience with how each other works. Additionally, there is no back and forth between different design contractors and construction contractors, which has historically led to misunderstanding. Workers can get the information they need almost immediately.
- Quicker Project Completion: When you have great communication you are also able to work faster. The design-build method cuts down on the time. Rather than having to wait for another team to finish, the team can better coordinate each step and work around one another to eliminate hold-ups. Working as a team to solve problems and think creatively, a design-build method can streamline the project.
- More Cost-Effective: Traditionally, the owner is unable to know the specifics of cost until the design is completed which can create unexpected cost increases. However, the design-build method allows those specifics earlier in the process. This vastly minimizes costly consequences later on. Due to the proactive approach, should above budget costs arise, the team can cut down on the financial burden to the client since it was caught early.
Schroeder Construction Management, Inc.
Schroeder Construction Management has an emphasis on commercial design-build, guiding your project from the conceptual phase through completion and to your satisfaction with a personal, hands-on approach. We have the construction management experience and skills to complete complex tasks.