A design-build contractor is responsible for designing your room addition or remodeling
project using your direct input, creating the construction documents, and building
the project from those documents. The advantages of using this system include:
A single point of responsibility and eliminates the “finger pointing” inherent in
the classic design-bid-build system between the architect and contractor
A higher likelihood that the project will be constructed within the homeowner’s budget
because the work scope and finish materials that impact a project’s final cost is
discussed up front
Enhanced communication
Working with a construction expert and design professional at the same time ensures
that potential problems are discovered and discussed before the project starts
Faster creation of the construction documents and, if needed, faster turnaround of
revisions
Better quality control by removing ambiguity that may arise in material and construction
specifications because the designer, engineer and contractor are on the same team
so the focus remains on protecting the client’s interest
Quicker overall timeframe from initial homeowner consultation to project completion