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Design/Build Services

With increasing demand for tighter schedules, and early commitment to a fixed price, and a single point of contact, the market is turning to design/build as a preferred project delivery method.  As design builders, we are able to assemble a design/build team for you that will accomplish your vision within the budget constraints you may have. Remember...money is saved during design, not during construction.

db constructors, inc., design/build involves a true “team” concept with the Contractor, Owner, and Architect/Engineer.  Although we have a in-house architect, db constructors, inc. has established relationships with architects that specialize in certain types of projects.  We will either suggest an architect we feel would be a good match for your project or qualify and work with an architect you’ve selected.

This relationship offers benefits of a focused, specialized design firm, input from the construction team during the design to prevent schedule delays and reduce cost, quality construction and the elimination of any risk of poor communication and cost overruns.  It is the only construction delivery method that’s based on team spirit and eliminates the adversarial relationships that usually accompany traditional “competitive bid” projects.

db constructors, inc., delivers the design/build approach because of the following advantages over the traditional design/bid/build process.

Single Point of Contact — db constructors, inc., is completely responsible and accountable for the entire project.

Comprehensive Preliminary Services — Taking advantage of providing preliminary designs, value engineering, and a preliminary cost analysis early on helps determine a realistic budget.  A Guaranteed Maximum Price can be determined soon after the scope of the project is established (an option that is not available with the traditional approach.)

Time Savings — Completion scheduling is done early in the design phase to account for purchasing items that have long lead times.  This avoids delays in the schedule.  The design/build delivery method also allows for fast-tracking, an accelerated scheduling method.  The project is divided into phases so that one phase can be under construction while other aspects of the project are still being designed.  (In a traditional delivery method, construction begins only after all drawings specifications have been completed.)  The other advantage of fast-tracking is that it allows for changes to be made easier, often times without affecting the schedule.  Schedules can be accelerated as much as 18 to 20 percent in design build projects.

Reduced Cost — We have value engineering and constructability experts that review projects in the early design phase.  On most projects, this close coordination results in savings of 10 to 18 percent without affecting quality or the long term performance of the building.

Competitive Pricing — Our project delivery gives you the best pricing and highest value possible.  As your construction manager, we competitively solicit quotes and review each project phase of work giving you the best value.  As the general contractor, DB Constructors, Inc., assumes overall responsibility for the subcontractors, and daily on-site management with our project superintendent, so that the job runs smoothly and on time.  Follow up of project concerns and resolutions is part of our overall services.

Minimized Hassles — Design/bid/build frequently results in adversarial relationships.  In design/build those who design the project also build it, and finger pointing is eliminated.

Change Orders — Effective budget analysis with constant and continual communication all but eliminates design or related change orders.  Typically, changes are owner directed for added scope of work.

Completion Date — Once the construction phase moves ahead, your project completion date is established and adhered to by db constructors, inc.

At db constructors, inc., our beliefs—client satisfaction, integrity, professionalism, quality, value, trust, safety, and time honored traditions—have guided us for over 3 decades.

Click below to see a chart comparing design/build to traditional design/bid/build.

Comparison between db and traditional services