PRO Building Systems, Inc. Design Build Construction

Services: Design Build Construction

In the design build construction approach, the owner contracts with PRO to provide both design and construction services. It is often called a TURNKEY contract.

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

Your benefits are:
Single Source Responsibility
"In-House"Design and Construction Coordination
Construction Budgeting throughout the entire process
One Stop Shop for Site Design, Architectural Design, Structural / Mechanical / Electrical & Plumbing Consultants

This TEAM approach eliminates the tendency to blame the other guy if a discrepancy occurs. Team members focus on solving problems rather than placing blame.

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
Market study
Economic analysis
Pro Forma
Budget limitations
Availability of financing

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

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

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

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

PHASE VI – After the Move
Evaluation and recommendations
Service problems and warranties
Perform continuing consultation

ADVANTAGES OF DESIGN/BUILD
1.   You get early cost input from the contractor. A price is put on conceptual design ideas as they are developed.
2.   A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE can be determined early; right after the scope of the project is established.
3.   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.
4.   The need for high cost change orders is eliminated.
5.   Architectural and engineering fees are kept to a minimum, and determined from the beginning.
6.   Contractor fees are kept to a minimum and are determined from the beginning.
7.   Legal fees are kept to a minimum by eliminating the adversary roles.
8.   Construction costs are minimized by using the latest systems and methods that the contractor KNOWS are cost effective.
9.   Chances for misunderstandings are minimized with the team approach.
10.  You get the best ideas from your team members due to the cooperative team spirit.
11.  Realistic completion dates are established by the contractor who will do the work.
12.  You can take advantage of special services such as a preliminary feasibility study, value engineering, and
      life cycle cost analysis.