Design-Build Model
Traditional Model
Integral offers its clients a single point source of total project responsibility for the complete site planning, design and construction process. This unique capability can often save the owner time and expense, while maintaining the highest level of quality and control from start to finish. Project costs can be controlled by involving the contractor early during the conceptual design phase. During the detailed design of the project, the exact scope of work and final construction budget can be established to best achieve the client’s physical and budgetary requirements.
Under the Design-Build concept, both professional fees and construction costs can be kept to a minimum. Since the contractor’s fees are established early in the project, architectural and engineering fees are also kept minimal due to a focused and defined requirement for drawings, specifications, and details. Redesign efforts are almost always eliminated as a result of budget controls established early in the process. Likewise, construction drawing conflicts, omissions, and interpretation differences are also eliminated with this approach since they are addressed and resolved by the team prior to the establishment of the final construction cost.
When utilizing the Design-Build approach, the client can be assured of the highest level of efficiency and quality control. Projects can be completed in a shorter time period and for a lower overall cost without sacrificing quality. In short, design build can be the most efficient and cost-effective method of construction for the client providing the best value for their investment. The design-build process is a development approach which gives owners a leading edge in today’s competitive market.