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  Design-Build

In a Design-Build delivery method, the owner contracts with Kirkland to provide both design and construction services.  This also is referred to as a turnkey contract.

The Design-Build approach does not separate the design and construction of the project into two distinct components, which requires the owner to have two contracts.  With Design-Build, Kirkland employs and is allied with the entire Design Team working together collectively to serve the Owner.  This teamwork approach eliminates many coordination issues often encountered on construction projects.  Team members focus on solutions for problems rather than placing blame as the project unfolds.

Kirkland’s Design-Build approach brings many benefits to our Owners, these include:

Pricing

• Opportunities to provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) at an early stage in design, before all design documents have been completed.  The Owner knows the price very early in the project and this knowledge is helpful in many ways, including finalizing project financing.
• Architectural and engineering costs are reduced because the same level of design detail is not required when a general contractor is on board during the design phase.
• Engaging Kirkland’s Preconstruction Team provides additional pricing options such as alternates, life cycle cost analysis and value engineering/cost savings which help eliminate change orders in a traditional bid-build process.

Scheduling

• Realistic durations can be established in advance by Kirkland, who is responsible for keeping the design and construction on schedule.
• With Kirkland on board to provide accurate costs for any alternates or value engineering the Owner is considering, the design time can be compressed because cost implications are analyzed and reviewed, enabling Owners to make key decisions during design.
• Actual construction can begin before the design is completed, especially in jurisdictions where phased permits (footing/foundation; structural shell, etc.) are allowed.

Communication

• With all parties collaborating from day one, chances for misunderstandings are minimized, helping reduce change orders that would be the norm in a traditional bid-build process.

• The owner can remain focused on their company’s day-to-day operations and not get bogged down in all the details of managing multiple consultants during design.
• Subcontractor selection is based upon reliability, performance, competitive pricing and quality, not just the low bid.
• A Penn State University report sponsored by the Construction Industry Institute affirmed that design-build saves money. Researchers followed 351 projects valued at $20 billion. They found that facilities using design-build construction were six percent less expensive and achieved occupancy in 33 percent less time than traditional bid projects.

 Thomas H. Shores, Chairman of the Board - Classic Leather

“To take over our old building on May 8th, go through the demolition and environmental problems, and then complete the construction by October 3rd, was truly a remarkable feat.”