When you hear “design-build,” you might think it’s just a trendy industry term—but at MOSAIC, it defines our entire approach to remodeling. It’s how we streamline your experience, remove the guesswork, and deliver inspired results that reflect your vision.
So, What Is Design-Build?
At its core, design-build is a unified process where the design and construction teams work together under one roof. Instead of juggling multiple firms or contracts, you work with one team that guides you from concept to completion. The result? A smoother, more cohesive remodeling experience where your goals are always the priority.
The Advantages of the Design-Build Approach
Teamwork:
The design-build team and the homeowner are in this together, and they
have the same goal –to complete a successful project that meets or exceeds
the owner’s expectations. When teams encounter challenges on a project
(and there are always challenges), pointing fingers will not solve the issue.
Instead, design-build encourages collaborative problem solving.
Owner Involvement:
Design-build operates under the assumption that the owner actually wants
to be an active participant in the design and construction of their building.
By being involved in the process, owners can guarantee that their goals will
be accomplished and that their wishes will be achieved. Such an involvement
gives owners a lasting sense of pride in their building.
Continuity & Accountability:
A design-build firm is involved in the project from start to finish, which adds
an inherent efficiency and effectiveness to the process. This includes how the
end result looks, how much it costs, and how quickly it is completed. When
the same group that designs your project also builds the project, much more
attention is given to pricing and scheduling in the design phase. The costs of
all aspects of your project are taken into account early on in the process; all
fees, construction costs, utilities, landscaping allowances, and all other costs
are considered. The chance of items being overlooked is greatly diminished.
Expertise:
Design-build firms are experts in both fields: design and construction. The
principals should be licensed architects with formal architectural training and
experience in the architecture field. They should also have professional
experience in construction and understand pricing, sequencing, and how
buildings come together. Expert design-build firms are knowledgeable of
general construction and have strong, lasting partnerships with reliable
subcontractors.
There is a tremendous advantage to working with architects who can think
like builders and builders who can think like architects, but design-build is a
commitment. A firm must be dedicated to the design-build process to ensure
high-quality results and 100% customer satisfaction.
Process:
A successful design-build project can only be achieved with a
structured process guiding decisions, timelines and team members
along the way. A process allows designers to shine and contractors
to bring to life projects that meet and exceed clients’ needs. This
process should be the backbone of every project yet should never
overshadow the client’s desires or the designer’s imagination.
Open, Honest, and Frequent Communication:
Design-build is transparent because owners understand the process
and know what is going on at all times. The best partnerships work
not because people say what everyone wants to hear, but because
they say what everyone needs to hear. Through clear
communication, the budget is defined early on, and it becomes the
agreement for the entire project.
Time Savings:
Design and construction involve managing hundreds of timelines
that need to coordinate in lockstep. Design-build creates
opportunities for owners to contemplate major decisions, ask
questions, and consider their options. Anything the team can do to
avoid taking steps backward is going to lead to better, faster, and
more cost-effective results. The design-build system is highly
adaptive and responsive in the field.
Overall Quality:
The strength of the design-build process is the ability for design and
build teams to communicate throughout the process. During the
design phase, designers will share their plans early with the
production team to make sure their vision is possible. Likewise
during the construction process the build team can consult with the
designers for greater clarity to make sure that the plans are being
executed as intended.
Whether you’re just gathering ideas or ready to dive in, MOSAIC Design + Build is here to guide you. Our turnkey design-build process eliminates the guesswork and brings your dream home to life – on time, on budget, and with your peace of mind at the center.
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