Design-build is a delivery method — not just a buzzword. In a design-build model, the same company is responsible for both the design and the construction. There's one contract, one point of accountability, and no gap between what was designed and what was built.
How the Design-Build Method Works
Cost Range
Design-build is typically more cost-efficient than the fragmented architect-contractor model because design decisions are informed by construction knowledge from the start. You don't pay architecture fees for designs that aren't buildable at the price the architect assumed.
Timeline
3–9 months depending on addition type. The design phase and construction phase are coordinated — not sequential.
Recognition
Voted Fort Worth's Best Home Remodeler by Fort Worth Magazine (4 years running). 2024 Small Business of the Year — Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the design-build method?
Design-build is when one company is responsible for both the design and the construction. One contract, one team, one point of accountability. It's the opposite of the traditional architect-then-contractor model.
Is design-build more expensive than traditional delivery?
Usually not. The integrated model eliminates duplicate overhead, reduces design errors that cost money in construction, and typically delivers projects faster than the traditional fragmented approach.
Do design-build companies do better work than separate architects and contractors?
The quality depends on the company, not the delivery model. But design-build eliminates the coordination failures that cause problems in the traditional model — design decisions that don't account for construction reality, contractors who weren't involved in design decisions, etc.
Do you provide 3D renderings before construction?
Yes. We provide 3D renderings as part of the design phase so you can visualize the addition before construction begins. Changes at the design phase are free. Changes during construction cost money.