The value of the design-build method for new construction projects
If you are looking at opening a business and you need an office or facility built from the ground up, you are not alone. According to Mordor Intelligence, the United States commercial construction market size is estimated at $171.26 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $203.5 billion by 2029.
As with any construction project, the contractor you choose for the project is vital. It can be the difference between having an excellent experience and a shoddy end product. There are several things to consider when choosing a contractor for your new construction project with one of the most important being the delivery method they use.
One of the fastest-growing methods is the design-build method. As explained by the Design-Build Institute of America, when using the design-build method, the project owner manages only one contract with a single point of responsibility. This helps project owners quickly identify the point of contact during the construction and design process.
In addition to a single point of responsibility, there are a few benefits of choosing a design-build firm for your new commercial construction project. Improved teamwork is another fundamental advantage of the design-build method. The designers and contractor must work together from the beginning of the project to ensure the project owner’s schedule and budget needs are being met. This creates more collaboration between teams because they are both working toward the same goal.
There is also an opportunity for reduced project delivery time when choosing a design-build contractor. With both the design and build teams collaborating from the start of the project, there are fewer changes throughout the process. If an issue does develop, both teams work together to solve it since they are under the same contract. With fewer claims and changes, teams can work more efficiently to finish the project within budget and ahead of schedule.
While other contractors are just discovering the benefits of the design-build method, the Maryville commercial construction experts at Leon Williams Contractors have been utilizing it for over two decades for new construction projects.
If you want to partner with an experienced design-build contractor, give our team a call at (865) 982-1734 or contact us online.
