Design-build contractors can make decisions in tandem. Any notable site conditions or budget constraints are factored into the design process early on, so that fewer change orders are needed once construction begins.
As an owner, you have the benefit of only dealing with a single contract and a single point of accountability rather than having to coordinate between an architect and a GC, who may have conflicting interests.
Wayne-Douglas’ design-build construction services begin at the early stages of each project. As architects and engineers develop plans, our team reviews and organizes those design updates to make sure they reflect the ultimate goals of the project. Our role also includes constructability review, trade sequencing, scheduling, and field oversight.
This integrated design construction management approach helps owners maintain visibility into decisions that affect both the design process and the construction schedule.
Why Choose Design-Build
Design-build can be an excellent fit for projects on strict timelines or those with continuously evolving design requirements. The same goes for owners who don’t want to deal with several handoffs between design and construction teams.
By connecting construction design services with active project management, Wayne-Douglas helps resolve the most important questions while they’re still on paper, before workers get into the field.
Capabilities
Single-source responsibility
Collaborative design development
Budgeting
Value engineering
Schedule optimization
Quality & performance oversight
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FAQ
Traditionally, construction and design are separate phases. A design firm will get hired to develop plans for the project, and once that design is complete, a construction company will be hired to execute it. The timeline is one of the biggest differences, as the traditional process often involves multiple bidding and negotiation rounds.
If a project is on a tight schedule or has evolving design requirements, it can often benefit from construction design services that allow planning and construction to happen at the same time.
One of the main benefits of design-build is that any conversations regarding cost can happen while design is still in development. That means all construction details, from materials to equipment needs, can be reviewed early, giving owners time to adjust before plans are finalized.
In many cases, yes. Recent research shows that design-build construction services are up to 102% faster than their traditional counterparts.
Since design and construction teams are working under a single contract and coordinating closely from the very start of the project, the design-build process can very much reduce change orders.
Of course, it can’t get rid of change orders altogether. There will always be the possibility of scope changes that come from the owner or unforeseen conditions, like weather or supply chain issues.