Benefits of a
Design and Build Firm

Some of the benefits to be gained in considering Clarke Design as a single source design/build firm include the following:

Singular Responsibility
With both design and construction in the hands of a single firm, there is one source of responsibility for quality, cost, and schedule.
Continuity
Because the fabrication does not leave the shop of the designer, the end product will look like what was intended and not an interpretation of how it should look.
Quality
The responsibility inherent in a single source delivery system serves as motivation for quality and proper performance.
Cost savings
Significant cost savings can be realized by an owner who chooses design and fabricate firm because much of the process is shortened. Specifically, a designer’s time usually spent monitoring contractor progress during construction administration can largely be eliminated. Since the bidding and negotiation phase of traditional projects does not occur, further savings can been seen. Design and fabrication personnel, working and communicating as a team, evaluate alternative material and methods efficiently and accurately.
Time Savings
Since design and construction phases overlap, and bidding periods and redesign are eliminated, total design and construction time can be significantly reduced. Construction of certain areas can be started while final design of other areas are under way. This lends to a potential time savings on total project completion.
Potential for Reduced Administration Burden
During design and fabrication the owner is not required to invest time and money coordinating and arbitrating between separate design and fabrication contracts, but rather is able to focus on timely decision-making.
Early Knowledge of Firm Costs
Guaranteed construction costs are known far earlier than in design-bid-fabrication. The designer is simultaneously estimating fabrication costs and can accurately conceptualize the completed project.

Though Clarke Design is a prime choice for projects involving both design and fabrication, we are happy to provide you with any part of our service that may be applicable to you needs.