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BEST RENOVATION METHOD

Identify the difference between Guide Design Build and Traditional Construction.

Will Cord

2017-07-25

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Identify the difference between Design-Build and Traditional Construction.


Excerpt from FROM ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE; Read complete article here.


The Problem is Ever Increasing Complexity

By definition, design-build is a project delivery method in which one entity takes single-source responsibility for both design and construction. And to many owners, particularly those undertaking the biggest and most complex projects, it’s a godsend.


Today’s buildings have more demands placed on them than ever before, meaning today’s projects are more complex than at any time in human history. With increasing specialization in everything from smart building technologies and HVAC setups to energy-efficiency and more, no design professional is an expert in every building element.

It takes a robust, multi-disciplined team to get a project right. And therein lies the problem with general contracting.

In the traditional general contracting method, owners first hire an architect, who designs the facility, then bid out construction work to contractors, often selecting the low bidder. As a result, there’s a lack of specialized construction expertise on the design team, leading to incomplete, unclear or impractical design specifications.


These design challenges inherently cause expensive, time-consuming changes late in the project, conflicts between architect and contractor and, ultimately, increased owner risk.


Building Innovation into Projects from the Start

By contrast, design-build brings expert construction and trade professionals - who will ultimately be tasked with executing the designs - into the process from the start.


These professionals aid the design team by evaluating designs for cost, schedule, constructability, and sustainability at the onset of a project. Specifications can be value engineered from the start. Cost overruns can be eliminated. And schedule can be streamlined.


The process paves the way for all project parties, owner included, to work creatively as problem solvers. Innovation is now part of the project, and instead of being encumbered by complexity, owners can take advantage of emerging best practices and technologies.


Operating as a cohesive unit from start to finish, the team - again, owner included - identifies better building methods, smarter technologies and best-value solutions.


Reducing Uncertainty and Risk

Design-build aligns all project parties on one team, eliminating disputes between architect and contractor for the owner to settle. With all project parties working together, the design is more robust and complete, requiring far fewer late-game changes on the job site.


And the numbers bear this out. When compared with general contracting, design-build sees 11.4 percent less schedule growth and 5.2 percent less cost growth during construction. That means less uncertainty, fewer change orders and significantly reduced owner risk.


Jody Luke Business Development Director, The Korte Company. The Korte Company, founded in 1958, is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with offices in Highland, Illinois; Norman, Oklahoma; and, Las Vegas, Nevada. The company manages more than $200 million in annual construction volume.


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