DESIGN BUILD VS DESIGN-BID-BUILD
Not everyone is looking for the design build approach and we understand that. Others may not know the difference between the design build approach vs the traditional method. We’ve tried to make it a little easier for you. See below for a graphic and description of both.
Design Build: Under this method, an owner typically hires a single entity, the design/builder, to perform both design and construction under a single contract. Portions or all of the design and construction may be performed by the entity or subcontracted to other companies. Design build is characterized by collaboration between the design and construction team, input from multiple trades into the design, and a single entity bearing project risk.
Design-Bid-Build/Traditional: This is the most traditional process in the construction industry, where the owner contracts separately with a designer and a contractor. The design firm is hired to deliver complete design documents. The owner then requests estimates from contractors to perform the work. Designers and contractors bear no contractual obligation to one another and the owner bears all risk associated with the completeness of the design documents.