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What Is Design Build construction
Design Build Construction ‘Design Build’ is a project delivery system where the design and construction contracts are awarded to a single entity.
It’s the fastest growing and most popular method used to deliver construction projects in America.
The design build system is used to reduce the project’s risk for a client and to minimize the delivery schedule by overlapping the design and construction phases of a project. Rafael Inc’s design-build approach offers a variety of benefits including single-source accountability, risk mitigation, cost control and increased speed to owner.
As important as the process is, the people behind it are just as crucial. That’s where we really separate ourselves from the rest of the competition.
We are a design/build company that is dedicated to building relationships with our clients and doing the right thing.
design build construction benefits include
The design build contractor is the single point of contact for the owner and is solely responsible for quality, cost, and schedule. All aspects of a project are linked to a single point of responsibility, enhancing communication and maximizing resources.
The design builder is the single point of contact for the owner and is solely responsible for quality, cost, and schedule. Throughout the process, the entire design build team works together to maximize functionality, design, and cost effectiveness.
With definitive costs established during the schematic design phase, clients have increased control over potential changes. Value engineering during design development will lead to significant project cost reduction.
Design-build projects are delivered 33.5% faster than projects using the plan-spec-bid-build process.
Close collaboration in the early stages reduces project risks associated with cost and schedule.
We offer the responsiveness and understanding of any local company, but because of our expansive reach we are able to help our clients succeed. Early involvement allows us to gain a thorough understanding of our client’s vision for their design build project. Through this process, Rafael Inc carefully considers the client’s needs and objectives for the project in order to deliver the best possible end product.
We see ourselves as an extension of your team and strive to understand every aspect of your business. We firmly believe that we succeed only when our clients succeed, and thus, we are fully committed to every project.
Traditional construction Project Delivery
The Owner manages two separate contracts which all-too-often creates an adversarial relationship between the designer and the contractor. If something goes wrong or an unforeseen circumstance requires changes, the designer and contractor blame one another for the cost overruns or schedule changes, often leading to litigation and delays which add to the project cost.
Design-build construction project delivery
The Owner manages only one contract with a single point of responsibility. The designer and contractor work together from the beginning, as a team, providing unified project recommendations to fit the Owner’s schedule and budget. Any changes are addressed by the entire team, leading to collaborative problem-solving and innovation, not excuses or blame-shifting. While single-source contracting is the fundamental difference between design-build and the old ways, equally important is the culture of collaboration inherent in design-build.
Design-build saves time and money by encouraging innovation and collaboration
At one time, design-build was considered an “alternative” way to deliver construction projects to homeowners. Not anymore! These days, nearly half of all the nation’s projects are delivered using the design-build delivery method.
