Commercial Projects
The success of a commercial project depends on effectively managing risk for all stakeholders. Excel has experience with many delivery methods. Design-Build is our favorite and here’s why: Design-Build is a project delivery method in which the design and construction services are contracted by a single source – the design-builder.
Key Advantages of DESIGN-BUILD method:
Single source of accountability: This method closes the gap between the design and construction phases. Sometimes what looks good on paper, isn’t feasible in the field. When the design and construction team can work together from the start, it can set the stage for a successful project start to finish.
Teamwork and Communication: owners are involved in the design process with the Design-Builder from the start. Owner’s priorities are kept top of mind with this method.
Budget Management: project cost feedback is important as early in the design process as possible. Design/build projects are much more collaborative with realistic estimates through the design process. Adjustments can be made to achieve budgetary requirements while maintaining owner value.
Timelines: In our experience, Design-Build projects are always completed faster than conventional design-bid-build projects. Scheduling can begin during the design process instead of after bid award, problems with the design are tackled during the design process instead of after and priorities and expectations have been clearly communicated through the process.
Quality: The Design-Build method shifts the priority of the project from each individual stakeholder trying to manage its budget, to a teamwork dynamic with the owner’s interest top of mind. Construction material specifications have been established from the start so owners can rest assured that they are getting exactly with they expect.