Design-Build

In Design-Build, the owner contracts with a single entity to provide both design and construction for their project under a single contract.

The single source approach of Design-Build consists of a team of architects/engineers and contractors who are “at-risk” for the cost, schedule, quality and management of the project. The design-builder is both the architect/engineer of record and the at-risk contractor.

Design-Build Emphasizes:
• Single point of responsibility
• All parties treated as professionals
• Higher quality
• Cost effectiveness
• Time savings
• Reduced administration for owners
• Early knowledge of firm costs
• Encourages innovation
• Risks are allocated to the party best able to manage the risk
• Lower claims and litigation
• Best value selection

In 1999 the Construction Industry Institute published the following research;

Many companies state they are practitioners of Design-Build, capable of both designing and constructing a project for an owner. This is fairly common and in most cases a true statement.

While statistics are important, there is much more to Design-Build than a contract or a delivery method. At Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc., we understand the nuances of Design-Build and what added value is needed to make a Design-Build project successful.

The real reason that Design-Build projects are successful has much more to do with “soft skills” than the hard facts of research. At JJH we understand, believe in, and practice soft skills. Some of the reasons for JJH’s success are:
• JJH is ethical, honest and trustworthy;
• JJH respects our teaming partners and values their contribution to the project;
• JJH discusses issues openly in order to solve problems without blame; and
• JJH focuses on client satisfaction

Design-Build is one of the core aspects of our business. Our Design-Build areas of expertise include water and wastewater treatment plants, private projects, and federal/military projects.