Hiring a design and build construction contractor might be the best option for carrying out the project you envision. That's why you shouldn't be swayed by inaccurate information out there about design and build construction. The following are six things you shouldn't assume about hiring a design and build construction contractor.
Choosing a contractor before design documents are finished
It doesn't have to be risky to choose a builder before design documents have been finalized. A detailed selection process during which you carefully evaluate contractor qualifications is an essential prerequisite to a successful design-build project. After careful evaluation, you can have confidence that you've found an expert design-build team that's capable of realizing your design in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Hiring a contractor means that you will lose control over the project
You shouldn't worry that working with a design-build contractor makes it so that you lose control over both the design and construction components of your project. A design-build contractor should come to you for final decisions on project details such as budgetary and design concerns during every phase of design and construction.
Design and build construction always costs more than the traditional design-bid-build model
Design and build construction can actually be cheaper than traditional design-bid-build construction. Usually, a project budget is determined in the design stage of design and build construction. When the budget is determined early in the process, the end costs of a construction project can turn out to be lower.
Quality is sacrificed for the sake of speed
It's true that one of the major advantages of design and build construction is speed. However, it's not true that quality is necessarily sacrificed. Design and build construction is typically faster due to careful planning as well as more efficient activity around the worksite. Faster building is not achieved by cutting corners or relaxing quality standards.
The design and build approach is only appropriate for construction in the private sector
Design and build construction was typically chosen in the past for residential construction projects or for other private sector projects. However, this project delivery method is becoming increasingly popular for government construction projects as well.
All design and build construction projects are carried out the same way
Design and build construction can actually refer to many possible delivery methods for construction projects. These include public-private partnership projects, developer-manager projects, and engineer-led design-build construction projects. You can choose the project delivery method that's best for your unique project.
For more information, contact a design and build construction contractor near you.
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