Earll Construction has an extensive Design-Build resume that has allowed our team to build relationships with design partners of many different backgrounds and specialties. When approaching a Design-Build project, we strive to engage the right partner for the project scope.
WHY DESIGN BUILD IS BETTER
- Single Point of Contact: Navigate seamlessly through all project phases, including Design, Engineering, Permitting, and Contracting, with a single point of contact.
- Integrated Design and Construction Services: Enjoy the convenience of having design and construction services bundled under a single contract.
- Subcontractor Expertise in Design: Leverage subcontractor expertise during the design process to enhance project efficiency.
- Fast-Track Time Savings: Save time through a fast-track approach that involves simultaneous execution of design and construction.
- Quality End Product: Receive a high-quality end-product with maximum cost-effectiveness.
- Cost Savings: Lower costs are achieved through early cost evaluation and continuous monitoring throughout the project.
- Smoother Execution: Transfer risk from the Owner to the Design/Builder for a smoother project execution.
To ensure good working relationships and a smooth project experience for our owner/clients, we specifically engage architects and engineers who we know to communicate openly and proactively. As a result, our Design-Build teams are collaborative, working together to achieve effective design that meets the project goals and aligns with the budget. As the lead responsible for both the design and construction processes, Earll is able to control the project timeline and budget from kick-off to closeout. Owner/Clients can rely on our experienced team to provide quality work and consistent communication to deliver the project on time and within budget. A Design-Build approach provides Earll Construction with a holistic understanding of the project through every stage of the process.
As the Design Builder, we are responsible for providing a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for delivering and completing the project, as well as holding the contracts for the designers and all subcontractors.
Earll Construction Approaches Our Design-Build Work in 5 Categories:
- Coordinate and establish lines of communication with the project team to build a working relationship that values and respects all partners
- Work with Owner and Architect to understand what decisions have been made so far and the design challenges ahead
- Collaborate with our design partners and in-house estimating and scheduling teams to generate realistic and comprehensive cost estimates and schedules
- Continuously align the cost estimate and schedule with the budget
- Prequalify subcontractors to ensure the right partners compete for the work
- Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, and cost studies to maximize the project budget and timeline
- Utilize our experience and subcontractor relationships to strategically scope, time, and package bids to attract the best quality subcontractors
- Vet subcontractors thoroughly to ensure the scope is covered and the project is aligned with the schedule, budget, and other design stage decisions
- Earll also has the capacity to bid and self-perform carpentry scopes of work
- Smoothly advance the project by closely supervising all activities
- Keep everyone on the project team in sync, on schedule, and within budget using regular communication touchpoints
- Work with all project team partners to complete the work effectively, efficiently, and safely
- Pay close attention to punch list details to turn over the space as scheduled
- Conduct thorough inspections and cleaning, and submit all final documentation
- Ensure owner training is completed and address any final concerns