Applied correctly, a design and build service can tick a number of boxes for those responsible for building expansions, new builds and refurbishments. Here we outline four main benefits of this increasingly popular approach:
A design-and-build contractor will take full responsibility for appointing and managing architectural services, structural engineering, and mechanical and electrical services, resulting in fewer tenders to process and manage.
Fewer tenders means new build projects and refurbishments can begin more quickly. Once they’re up and running, there’s less risk of delays as the design and build contractor can manage several different elements of the project at the same time.
Co-ordination of all elements is vital to the success of every project. A design and build contractor will be fully accountable for translating the client’s brief into a high-quality building.
As the contractor has full responsibility for the design, if this remains unchanged then overall costs should too.
You should also check your contractors professional indemnity insurance - sometimes known as Errors and Omissions insurance. Which protects you from any negligence on a project.
Compared to more traditional procurement methods, costs can also be reduced through faster construction times, a more streamlined process and less complex contracts.
Check out our case studies to see just a few of the projects that we’ve worked on.
