Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and Construction Management/General Contracting are the main project delivery methods. Learn what each construction delivery method is by checking out our blog.

Depending on which project delivery method you’re interested in pursuing, you’ll either want to find a design-build contractor or an architect. From here, you’ll work out a plan for your project. Design-build offers a plethora of benefits to project owners, from a reduction of risk and responsibility for the owner to a more collaborative team.

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Your construction project’s duration will vary greatly depending on several project-specific factors, like the project’s size and complexity. Smaller projects may be completed in a few weeks or months. Larger projects can take several months or years. Regardless, your project’s schedule should be clearly communicated and remain updated throughout the process.

Just like your project’s duration, cost will vary greatly with project’s size and complexity. Once you have determined which delivery method you are planning to utilize, you will be able to start narrowing down the cost range.

With design-build or negotiated contract methods, you will select your partner and then begin to work together to develop the scope of work before gathering pricing details from subcontractors to create the total budgeted cost. One benefit of these methods is that you have greater opportunities to value engineer and find ways to maximize your project’s value while being mindful of your budget.

With hard bid projects, all companies will submit pricing based on a set of construction documents that are developed without contractor input and the lowest bidder wins. However, this method often equates to more change orders, higher administrative costs, and costly legal disputes.

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Selecting a firm to run your project is an important decision. A great way to ensure you’re selecting the right construction team is to take a look at their past projects and references. If they’ve worked on projects similar to yours in the past and have glowing reviews from these projects, it’s a good sign they can replicate this success. You want to ensure you are selecting a team that can deliver your project on time and on budget.

But choosing a construction team should go beyond price. Factors such as company stability, areas of expertise, values, safety, and methodology are also important considerations. The best contractor may not have the lowest bid, but they will certainly provide the best value. And above all, remember that your project and the resulting building is a large investment: you want to select a team that you feel confident with and can trust.