The process of any construction project, big or small, can often feel overwhelming. How do you know you’ve picked the right designers? What if the design falls short because the builders or construction team isn’t fully aware of the overall vision and plan? Hard earned money goes into construction projects and a lot of time is required to execute it well. What if your timeline isn’t met pushing further things behind? 

When you’re working with design-build construction on your project, that likely means the company you’re working with has everyone under their own roof that is required to execute your project. How is this beneficial compared to traditional construction? Your goals and expectations are managed with streamlined communication throughout the entire project. 

What Is Design-Build Construction?

Design-build construction is the concept of bringing together the designers and architects and the construction of a project all into one. Overall, this provides a seamless integration of design and construction keeping the vision for your project unified across the entire team.

Working with a business that offers design-build construction means you’ll likely have access to their in-house team of designers, architects, and contractors of various trades making the process, overall, more smooth and streamlined. The project will be more fluid, you’ll save time and money, communication will be significantly easier, and the overall vision of your project will stay at the forefront from start to finish. 

Is Design-Build Right For Me?

There are plenty of benefits in taking this route, also known as general contracting or traditional construction, but here are the top benefits you’ll reap when you opt to work with a design-build business.

Project Continuity 

A great benefit of design-build construction is your project stays within the same company from start to finish. A design-build company handles the project from your initial concepts and designs all the way to the build completion. Because this stays all within the same company, you’ll see greater project continuity compared to utilizing different companies for different aspects of the job.

Even when it comes to custom projects, design-build allows more flexibility with customization because you aren’t waiting to hear back from multiple companies to settle on a single decision. Any changes are addressed in real time because both the designer and constructor work within the same company. 

Time and Cost Effective

Once we begin the design-build process for your project, you’ve already saved time. Working with a single company for the entire process helps streamline the process and cuts out the communication and time needed to move on past each phase of the project. The benefit here, for you, is that your timeline is much easier to maintain. 

Sometimes, things change and we have to update the timeline or scope of work. Working with a team that is accustomed to working together helps streamline communication. We’ll work with you and keep it realistic while moving forward because we all work under the same roof.

Simplified Communication 

Typically, you’ll have the same project manager throughout the entire process. They handle communication between the different contractors working on your project. At Tonn and Blank Construction, we’ve got a skilled team from architects and engineers to BIM technicians and program managers. This allows us to execute the entire project under our own roof. Since we all work as a team, communication is really simple and intentional throughout the entire project. 

With design-build, there is no cross-communication between different companies. This not only simplifies the process but keeps the project on track and aligned with the timeline and cost goals. Everyone is a part of the discussion and communication on next steps so there is no lag time between project phases and steps. 

Unified Vision

If a collaborative approach is appealing to you, then design-build is likely a great option for your next project. With everyone working within the same company from designers to trade-specific contractors, your vision can stay at the forefront. With Tonn and Blank, you’ll have an entire team with experience in multiple industries and project types working together to keep your project within scope and on time. Your goals are aligned with the project goals throughout the entire process. 

The True Benefits of Design-Build Construction

Deciding between design-build construction and traditional construction can seem overwhelming. Cost and time are always major factors for both the owner and the company, or companies you’re working with. You’re also wanting to find the best route for clear communication and direction. Ultimately, the greater benefit is working with as few different companies as possible. The design-build process allows you to select a single company at the beginning and allow their team of in-house experts to handle the entire job. 

Overall, as the owner, you want exceptional work done in a timely manner with as few setbacks as possible. Working with a design-build company like Tonn and Blank puts your vision and goals first throughout the entire process. 

If you’re interested in starting the conversation on your next design-build project, we’d love to connect. Reach out to our team by calling 1-800-871-1555 or submit a contact form via our website.