Design-Build

Design Build Construction General Contractor

As a design build general construction contractor, the owner contracts with PRO Building Systems, Inc. to provide both design and construction services. It is often called a TURNKEY contract.

The design build approach replaces the traditional method of awarding separate contracts for design and for construction. On a design build construction contract the contractor and architect/engineer are allied and work together to serve the owner. The owner, contractor, and architect/engineer work as a TEAM to design and build a project that satisfies the needs of the owner.

Your benefits are:

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    Single Source Responsibility
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    “In-House” Design and Construction Project Management and Coordination
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    Construction Budgeting throughout the entire process
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    One Stop Shop for Site Design, Architectural Design, Structural / Mechanical / Electrical & Plumbing Consultants and Top Quality Building Construction Management

This TEAM approach fosters cooperation and coordination among team members that results in effective problem solving and quality project outcomes.

Here is a good example of a phase-by-phase service proposal to an owner proposed by a top professional design/build team and their consultants.

PHASE I – Preliminary Feasibility

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    Market study
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    Economic analysis
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    Pro Forma
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    Budget limitations
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    Availability of financing

PHASE II – Facility Investigation and Development

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    Existing facility study
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    New facility and land needs
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    Overall site analysis
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    Building and fire zoning
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    Building codes and ordinances
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    Traffic ingress/egress study
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    Utilities availability and cost
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    Review feasibility budget (+-20%)

PHASE III – Preliminary Design

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    Review of design checklists
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    Land survey
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    Soil borings
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    Site development and land use study
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    Floor plan study and sketches
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    Elevation study and sketches
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    Design concept studies
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    Structural studies
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    Foundation studies
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    Mechanical systems studies
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    Electrical studies
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    Life cycle cost analysis
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    Maximum value recommendations
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    Optional Artist’s preliminary rendering
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    Establish schematic budget (+-10%)

PHASE IV – Design Development and Construction Documents

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    Site development and plot plan
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    Floor plans and schedules
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    Elevations and architectural details
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    Structural plans and calculations
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    Mechanical plans and schedules
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    Electrical plans and schedule
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    Technical specifications
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    Complete finish and decorating schedule
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    Landscaping plan
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    Artist’s rendering
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    Confirmation of construction budget (+-5%)

PHASE V – Construction

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    Build it
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    Inspect and test critical items
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    Negotiate changes as required
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    Prepare and document for final acceptance
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    Clean up
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    Assist with equipment and system start up

PHASE VI – After the Move

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    Evaluation and recommendations
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    Service problems and warranties
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    Perform continuing consultation

ADVANTAGES OF DESIGN BUILD

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    You get early cost input from the contractor. A price is put on conceptual design ideas as they are developed.
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    A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE can be determined early; right after the scope of the project is established.
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    Time can be saved because construction can begin before the design is completed. Example: architect could be completing interior designs while the site and foundation work is underway. This technique is called FAST TRACKING.
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    The need for high cost change orders is eliminated.
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    Architectural and engineering fees are kept to a minimum, and determined from the beginning.
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    Contractor fees are kept to a minimum and are determined from the beginning.
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    Legal fees are kept to a minimum by eliminating the adversary roles.
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    Construction costs are minimized by using the latest systems and methods that the contractor KNOWS are cost effective.
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    Chances for misunderstandings are minimized with the team approach.
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    You get the best ideas from your team members due to the cooperative team spirit.
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    Realistic completion dates are established by the contractor who will do the work.
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    You can take advantage of special services such as a preliminary feasibility study, value engineering, and life cycle cost analysis.
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