What is Design Build Construction?

Design Build in its simplest form is a highly efficient construction technique used by successful developers. The General Contractor creates a budget for the project and develops the design build team. He (the General Contractor) then pre-negotiates and employs the services of an Architect, Engineers, consultants, and subcontractors. This construction team works together with the goal of preserving the pre- determined budget and creates the highest value for the client's investment. This is accomplished through implementing "value engineering".

What is Value Engineering and how does it work?

Value engineering is the coordinated effort of the Design Build General Contractor, his subcontractors, and Architect to investigate alternate construction ideas of labor and materials which when implemented throughout the construction process provide the highest cost savings and the greatest value to the customer. All ideas are processed through the Client for final approval and acceptance prior to the beginning of construction.

How does this save me money?

Using the typical Architect/Contractor procedure the client hires an independent architectural firm to develop a set of plans, then the Owner asks for competitive bids when the plans are complete. However, due to the excessive cost of material and labor in the current construction market, generally speaking, cost overages using this method can average between 20 to 70 percent. This may result in an expensive project redesign and months of project delays. Many times the project is simply abandoned due to the excessive costs.

CharestCorp, as a Design Build company and member of the NACDB (National Association of Church Design Builders), pre-negotiates prices with Architects, Engineers, and subcontractors at the inception of the project. The budget is set prior to the design so that the entire Construction Team works toward the goal of building at the specified price while meeting the needs of the Client. In the end the budget is preserved and the project is built. The client therefore has greater control of project costs and design.

Is it successful?

CharestCorp has saved clients hundreds of thousands of dollars on a single project, and has been able to better fulfill the needs of those who employ their services. Design Build teams are becoming a popular scenario for aggressive growth companies in this new century. The results are satisfied customers who have received the greatest value for their construction dollars.