Why the Design-Build Approach?
The "design-build" approach as opposed to conventional bidding methods involves Renier Construction from the beginning design phase through completion. Renier accepts single source accountability, keeping the owner informed through all the phases while protecting the customer's investment. This approach benefits the customer in time, money and peace of mind.
Issue/Project Phase:
Construction Needs Assessment
- Plans may change resulting in owner paying for unforeseen change orders.
- Renier accepts responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of architectural plans.
- Minimizes change orders.
- Improved project schedule.
Budgeting
- Architect sets square foot budget based on standard industry data without input from builder.
- Renier creates budget based on experience and current cost information.
- Owner receives an accurate budget.
- Expedites decision-making process.
Preparation of Architectural Plans
- Architect designs plans without value engineering from builder or input from builder's trade contractors.
- Renier offers value engineering for better use of materials. Renier tests design options continuously verifying that they meet the owner's budget and needs.
Single-source accountability for:
- Schedule of construction documents completion.
- Meeting the project budget.
- Unnecessary change orders.
Bidding and Review
- Job is bid out to general contractors with no assurance that prices will be consistent with the project budget.
- Renier accepts single-source responsibility for the project cost.
- Price will be consistent with the budget.
- Owner receives benefit of value engineering cost savings.
- Reduces time from project needs assessment and initiation.
Construction
- Architect interprets owner's needs without input from builder.
- Owner, architect and Renier work together as a team to identify owner's needs.
- Reduces design and engineering expense.
- Eliminates change orders.
Teamwork
- There is often friction between architect, builder and owner as each works to protect their own interests.
- The design-build team works together from the beginning in the best interest of the owner.
- Owner benefits from the experience and cooperation of the design-build team.
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