For us, offering design-build is our response to the the complexity of getting a building permit . When I visit potential customers, they describe what they want, then ask how much it will that cost, how long will it take, when can you do it, and do we need a building permit?
Getting a building permit has become so complex, time consuming, and so scary for people, that customers will actually pass on moving ahead. Of course, there is the possibility that if a contractor is willing to proceed without a permit, then maybe, maybe owner will go ahead.
To address owner concerns, and hopefully move the project ahead, we now offer design-build contracts. They are made in two phases: the first is preconstruction phase, where we look after getting the land survey, do a feasibility report, get arbourist report, engineering, landscape drawings, architectural drawings, variances, development permits, material, fixture and finishes selections, and trade contractor quotes. The next phase is the construction phase where we carry out the plan - seems the easy part now.
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