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Maximizing Project Efficiency

Design-build is a project delivery method where the construction and design contracts are combined into one contract with the owner. This approach fosters efficiency, cost control, and collaboration, making it a preferred choice for many owners over the past two decades.

By bringing designers and builders together under one roof, the design-build process eliminates common roadblocks that can cause delays. This team-driven approach enhances communication, accelerates problem-solving, and allows for value engineering and constructability concerns to be addressed early in the process. This results in a more structured, cost-effective, and time-efficient project.

Our design-build services also ensure that owners have direct input throughout the process. With clear, one-on-one communication, concerns are heard and addressed by the entire project team, leading to a final product that aligns with the owner’s vision, quality expectations, and budget. At Pat Williams Construction, we make this process seamless, delivering smarter solutions, faster timelines, and superior results.

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The Design-Build Process

STEP 1: Preconstruction Planning

We define the project scope, evaluate the site, establish a budget, and develop a preliminary schedule to ensure everything starts with a clear, strategic plan.

STEP 2: Design Phase

Through collaborative sessions, we refine the design with your input, apply value engineering, and ensure all plans meet permit and regulatory requirements.

STEP 3: GMP Development

With design documents in place, we establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) through competitive trade bidding and transparent cost breakdowns.

STEP 4: Construction Phase

Our team mobilizes and manages all construction activities while providing real-time updates on progress, budget, quality, and safety.

STEP 5: Commissioning & Turnover

We complete final inspections, train your team, provide documentation, and remain available for post-construction support.

Key Benefits

Single Point of Responsibility

We take full accountability for the project, including design, budget, schedule, and construction quality. This reduces administrative burden on the owner and streamlines communication.

Accelerated Project Delivery

With design and construction phases overlapping, we can fast-track critical path items and bring projects to completion faster than traditional methods.

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Our integrated team works together from the outset to align the project scope with the owner’s goals, identify potential challenges early, and provide constructible, cost-effective solutions.

Cost Control & Budget Management

We establish budget parameters early and continuously monitor costs throughout design development, helping eliminate surprises and reduce change orders.

Improved Innovation & Quality

Our in-house and design partners collaborate closely, leveraging real-world construction expertise during design to enhance constructability and lifecycle performance.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

OUR FOCUS ON

Safety

The well-being of our employees, subcontractors, and clients is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment on every job site. Our comprehensive safety program goes beyond policies in a manual. It’s embedded in how we operate every day.

We hold our employees to the highest safety standards and require our subcontractors to do the same. This includes strict adherence to safety procedures, best practices, and company-wide policies designed to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

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