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3. Design Phase
Once the preliminary drawings fit into the rest of
the project plan, the design phase begins. This is
when the architect will complete the final drawings
for the project.
Unlike with the design-bid-build project approach,
your project will benefit from the input of the
4. Establishing a GMP
Next, the builder will assemble a more defined
cost for the project. At Horst Construction, this
includes at least 3 - 5 bids for each trade package
and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
A common concern with the design-build
approach is that a project will cost more because
the work won’t be competitively bid. However,
that’s not the case. We make sure to get viable
bids from trusted, quality subcontractors, so you
can be sure you’re getting a fair price.
5. Construction
As the design is finalized and the subcontractors
and suppliers are selected, construction will begin.
Because of the early collaboration on the part of
the project team, the project should go smoothly.
The design-build approach has been shown to
reduce or even eliminate the need for change
orders, keeping costs in line with the budget.
EXAMPLE OF A DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT
Spurred on by the collaborative approach it offers,
Lancaster Bible College chose the design-build
project delivery method for the construction
of the new Teague Learning Commons. Upon
completion, this 41,500-square-foot building
spans three stories and serves as the campus’s
collaborative learning and research hub.
architect, builder, and any specialty subcontractors
during this stage. This will lead to more accurate
drawings, reducing the risk of constructability
issues and change orders down the road.
In addition, your project will be secured with a
GMP. A GMP is a set price for the project backed
by the design-builder. It’s a promise that the
project’s cost won’t go above that specific price. If
it does, it’s the responsibility of the design-builder
to pay—not the owner.
All Horst Construction design-build projects will
put trade packages out to bid and include a GMP.
But this won’t be the case with all design-build
teams. We believe this is the best way to ensure
the owner gets the fairest price for their project.
However, there is always the potential for
unforeseen challenges to arise. But because the
project rests on a solid plan from the beginning,
the team will have more bandwidth to deal with
challenges as they occur.
Once construction wraps up, the project will
close out and the owner can move into their new
building!
Once they chose their team of Horst Construction,
Cornerstone Design Architects, and Providence
Engineering, the project preconstruction and
design phase kicked off. And because these key
players could all bring their unique expertise to the
table in the planning phase, the project was better
off.
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