What is Design & Build?

In the design-build approach, the Owner benefits from managing just one contract, simplifying the process, and ensuring a single point of responsibility.

From the start, the designer and contractor collaborate as a unified team, offering project recommendations tailored to the Owner’s specific schedule and budget. The entire team tackles any changes that arise collectively, fostering a culture of collaborative problem-solving and innovation rather than making excuses or shifting blame.

While the key distinction of design-build lies in its single-source contracting, it is equally important to highlight the inherent culture of collaboration that defines this approach.

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With almost 30 years of construction experience, Straightline Builders has established meaningful relationships with many accomplished architects and design professionals that can provide a client’s intended project vision. These relationships benefit the overall goals of the client in that those strong relationships allow for an efficient working process and open lines of communication.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is design/build a more expensive construction delivery method?

Usually the opposite. Its collaborative nature provides significant opportunity for cost savings, as the project team is created early and designs the project together. The Owner’s cost is decreased through economical and efficient decision making, quicker design, and earlier purchase of long-lead materials that creates a streamlined construction schedule and shaves both time and money off the project.

What are the benefits of design/build?

FASTER DELIVERY – collaboration + synchronous process = compressed time frame for delivery and fewer problems.
DECREASED ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN – Straightline is responsible for contractual elements, so the Owner can focus on the project not the paperwork.
BETTER QUALITY – the team is held to high accountability standards and is invested in the project’s success from an early stage, leading to higher value project results and innovative thinking.
REDUCED RISK – Straightline assumes the majority of risk by taking on accountability, contractual terms, and coordination efforts for the entire project.
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE – Straightline provides a “GMP” so that there are no surprises and no end-of-project sticker shock.
OPEN BOOK POLICY – Straightline provides access to the Owner for all job cost reports and information related to the project.
SINGULAR RESPONSIBILITY – Straightline is the Owner’s go-to contact for everything related to their project.
SHARED COST SAVINGS – integrated team approach gives everyone the incentive to save money from day one, allowing shared cost savings for the Owner at the project’s conclusion.

Will I lose choices and control of the project by using a design/build approach?

Absolutely not. This misconception usually stems from 3 main concerns: competitive pricing, subcontractor selection, and material specifications. Straightline invites a minimum of 10 prequalified subcontractors to bid every trade package, ensuring our Owners get competitive pricing in addition to the quality workmanship and attention to detail which their projects deserve. We welcome Owner-suggested or preferred subcontractors to be included in this process. We then complete an “apple to apple” bid comparison and review the information with the Owner. The ultimate decision is ALWAYS our Owner’s to make. In terms of material selection, Straightline provides information, suggestions, and value enhancement opportunities but the Owner sets the selected criteria for materials. Our role is to be a guide and advocate.

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