DIFFERENT ROUTES TO BUILD – ONLY ONE WAY TO SUCCEED!

Up to 30% time savings | In-built design flexibility Streamlined & tested delivery method | Single point of responsibility

effective option for one-off residential projects.

With this approach planning, budget, time constrains and possibilities are defined at an early stage. This helps to set the project on a path to success. When all these variables are considered alongside, delays and mistakes are easily avoided. Critically, clients can stay reassured that the design stays within their budget.

Why construction process is so notoriously difficult? When comparing it with other industries it begs the question why is it so inefficient, risky, riddled with logistical and other problems. The underlying reason is that in many instances the project team is assembled from scratch and individual members bear limited responsibility for the final product. Add an ambitious design into the mix and you are set for a perfect storm.

When undertaking a construction project there are a few options available for clients to choose from. There is a Traditional procurement route where the client appoints an architect or a designer to produce a design and then selects a contractor to build it. Other, less known, route is Contract Management. In this set up the client appoints a manager or places himself/herself in this position to recruit and coordinate the project team. And lastly, we have a Design and Build alternative. It is one of the more advanced delivery systems as it merges the design, the costing and the construction stages into a more dynamic process. In this case, an established and time-tested team delivers the design and the construction stages. This is probably by far the most

The great advantage of Design and Build approach is that the design and construction tasks can be overlapped to achieve significant time saving. It is possible to commence the works on site before the design is fully completed. Large parts of concept and technical design can be developed during the early construction stage allowing clients more flexibility and achieving up to 30% time saving over the project’s cycle. When problems occur in construction, they can be big and overwhelming. For residential clients Design and Build route can bring peace of mind as it provides a single point of call and places responsibility with one company. This could be invaluable for someone with a busy life.

It is certainly easy to advocate for a Design and Build process as it provides a lot of advantages. So if you have a project on your mind, it is a construction route worth seriously considering for your build.

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