Design-Build holds many advantages over traditional methods – for owner, designer, and contractor:

Reduced Risk – Because of the single-entity structure of a Design-Build contract, there is a clear designation of responsibility up front. The owner no longer risks being caught in a liability gap between the designer and contractor when a problem arises, because the problem is collectively solved by the design-build team.

Innovation – Open communication is one of the central ideas behind the Design-Build method. Having the input of the owner, designer, and contractor throughout the planning and execution of a project gives the team the ability to come up with innovative solutions to ensure that the best decisions are made for the project’s needs. This leads to fewer change orders, disputes, unexpected costs, and schedule delays, all of which are common in other project-delivery systems.

Decreased Cost – Design-Build is statistically proven to out-perform other methods when it comes to both unit cost and cost growth. The collaboration creates opportunities for greater cost efficiencies and fewer surprises, which in the end, results in a better value for the owner and for the design/construction entity.

Faster Delivery Speed – By involving both the designer and contractor in the initial setting of a project’s goals, the Design-Build method allows for clear expectations from the outset and for greater effectiveness in fast-tracking a project. Overlapping the design and construction phases enables the team to achieve a smoother, more efficient, and ultimately more satisfactory execution of the project.