The benefit of a Designer-Build over a Design-Bid-Build contractor can be summed up in one phrase, “Single Point of Responsibility”. What exactly is a Design-Build contractor, it’s a firm that offers a one-stop, seamless way to build your home or complete your remodeling project. There are different phases of a construction project, design/product selection and the construction phase. They are considered two separate disciplines, but they don’t have to be. The reality is they are better if they are not. A Design-Build contractor will handle both phases, making your project more seamless, less risk of misunderstandings with a smoother completion.
Instead of hiring an architect who may not know the true cost of items or could make things overly complicated to construct and then hire a separate contractor, it makes more sense for one person to be in charge of both phases. The design process is a cooperative effort and the best use of resources is having someone responsible for the construction deeply involved and committed to the designs. Any changes that happen through the design process can be addressed by the entire team, leading to a more collaborative problem solving and innovative process, resulting in no excuses or blame shifting.
A team approach with the contractor responsible for designing, engineering, permits, specifications and construction leads to less confusion, eliminating interpretation of the plans during construction. The prime benefit of making one company responsible for all elements of your project is cost saving innovations that only one team united can provide. The contractor’s main goal is to ensure there is a very satisfied client and to be as efficient as possible, saving money and time for both the client and the contractor.
Some Design-Build contractor’s use outside services for their design portion of the contract, others have in-house designers. The benefit of in house staff is less overlap of duties, responsibilities and a clear level of direction. A Design-Build contractor has many more benefits than listed here over a Design-Bid-Build contractor, but the most important; the contractor is as invested as the client in the project, he has completed the client’s interview, created the designs and specifications and ultimately completes the construction.
A Design-Build contractor will give a level of service allowing you complete access to both the designer and contractor through the entire project with little interruption. This process allows for a level of confidence that your finished project will look just as you had dreamed it.
Baccaro Construction is a premier “Design and Build” contractor with NKBA certified kitchen and bath designers, working with our clients from the initial “Wish List” to setting the final finishing nail. If you are ready for your first free consultation, call us.
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