Design-Bid-Build For Manufacturing Facilities

A traditional project delivery method most suited for less complex projects.

 

 

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McCownGordon provides general contracting services for clients who prefer a traditional design-bid-build approach. Utilizing a select and experienced group of pre-qualified trade partners during the bid process helps us maintain our reputation of high project quality. Count on us to lead the way to a successful project with our quality control, safety programs and value engineering.

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Advantages

  • Owner controls design and construction via separate contracts
  • Design is completed prior to construction
  • Construction cost is fixed at contract award
  • Low bid cost, maximum competition

Considerations

  • Requires significant owner expertise and resources
  • Puts owner at risk to contractor for design errors
  • Design and construction are sequential, typically resulting in longer schedules; procurement begins once project is bid
  • Construction cost unknown until contract award
  • No contractor input in design, value engineering or life-cycle costs
  • Any design changes after bid will result in change orders

DELIVERY METHODS COMPARISON GUIDE

From Our Experts

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