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“We choose the design-build process because it One of these challenges came from mother nature
gives us the maximum amount of input right there herself in the form of record rainfall topping 20
at the table. We have everyone seated around the inches in just four months. The 30 415-foot-deep
table,” reflects John Zeswitz, the Executive Vice geothermal wells, elevator shaft, basement, and
President of Lancaster Bible College at the time foundations all required significant excavation
of construction. “It gives us the opportunity to work under extreme conditions.
understand the impact of some of the choices and
discussions that we’re having.” In addition, several large sinkholes were uncovered
and made worse by the excessive rains. In
By having the key players involved in the initial response, the team had to quickly relocate
planning phase, Lancaster Bible College could some of the geothermal wells and add sinkhole
communicate their vision for the project as the remediation into the project schedule.
design-build team worked together to find the
best path towards making that vision a reality. Because of the collaborative approach of the
design-build method, the team was able to quickly
Unlike a design-bid-build or construction manager adjust to these challenges and move the project
at risk scenario, the project was designed with forward to its successful completion.
input from the construction team. This more
collaborative approach leads to a more realistic “The design-build gets much more of a
plan. And having a solid plan gives the team more collaborative conversation going earlier. And
bandwidth to deal with the inevitable, unforeseen we found that that yields trust, and trust goes a
challenges that can arise once construction kicked long way in the construction of a facility,” shares
off. Zeswitz.
IS DESIGN-BUILD RIGHT FOR MY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
Overall, design-build can benefit projects of any However, the best decisions are ones that are
size and budget. This method establishes early made when all options are considered. For more
collaboration in the project’s planning and design information on the other project delivery methods,
phases which leads to fewer problems down the check out this blog. You can also take our short
road. That often translates to lower project costs quiz that will help you determine which project
and quicker project schedules. delivery method is best for your project!
The streamlined communication flow and
reduction in both burden and risk for the owner
make the process easier and more efficient.
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