The design-build concept integrates the design and construction phases, minimizing risks for the owner and condensing the schedule. We work with a familiar group of design professionals including architects, engineers and site planners, allowing our team to better understand the characteristics of a diverse group of design professionals and expand our base of credible resources.Our in-house design capabilities can be used on smaller projects depending on use and size to create significant costs savings and truly reduce the construction timeline.

The competitive bid process can yield a lower construction estimate, providing for great value at a low cost if managed properly. However, it could make it more difficult to communicate value or quality advantages that may justify a higher price.

Construction management at-risk is a process that allows the customer to choose the construction manager before the design stage is complete. The CM is chosen based on qualifications, and then the entire operation is centralized under a single contract. The architect and CM work together in order to cultivate and assay the design. Then, the CM gives the client a guaranteed maximum price, and coordinates all subcontract work. The A/E is hired separately from the CM at-risk and the traditional client.

We also use the cost-plus approach to construction agreements. In this agreement the owner pays all costs associated with the construction process, including pre-determined general conditions, overhead and fees. This approach is commonly used when the long-term quality of a project is of high concern. The overall cost of a project using the cost-plus agreement is often less than that of a fixed-price contract. This is due to the lack of need to inflate prices to cover risk.