Design/Build
The Design/Build approach to construction provides owners with a single source of responsibility for both design and construction services. Although its use is growing rapidly in popularity, Wolverine Building Group has been providing Design/Build services to clients throughout West Michigan for the past 30 years.
Our Design/Build services focus on providing exceptional buildings that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional.
Under the Wolverine Building Group Design/Build system, our firm is selected to oversee all phases of construction from project design through completion.
With our knowledgeable staff and expansive expertise, our clients have the option of utilizing a traditional Design/Build method, in which we provide design services through our in-house architectural staff or a collaborative Design/Build method in which we assume sole responsibility, while working as a team with outside architectural firms and consultants.
By facilitating a process of collaboration and continuous open lines of communication, our Design/Build system allows for a process of quality with potential benefits that include faster construction durations, better constructability input, less risk of misunderstandings, and lower overall project costs. We truly work to leverage our expertise in every project and ensure the highest level of value is achieved for our clients.
Our qualified staff includes engineers, licensed architects, and LEED accredited professionals, all with experience in pre-construction and construction.
Each project delivery method has its own pros and cons, but not all methods will
obtain the best value for an owner. It is up to you to determine which project
delivery method will best suit the needs of your project.
Pros
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Single source of responsibility
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Faster project delivery
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The building is fully defined
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In-house design offers quicker turnaround on drawings
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Greater collaboration
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Opportunity for owner to influence cost and design
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Cons
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Limited opportunity for smaller contractors in the area
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D/B is not yet well understood by all building professionals
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Limited assurance of project quality control
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The D/B legal documents are fairly new and changing
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