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D&B projects are typically completed around 30% quicker than the traditional method.

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What is Office Design and Build?

Design and build (D&B) refer to a procurement strategy in which the main contractor is appointed to design and fit out a building space. This is in contrast to a standard contract (the Traditional route), where the client chooses consultants to design the development and then a contractor is hired to construct the works. This article discusses the differences between D&B and the traditional route and outlines the benefits of working with K2 Space as your design and build company.

Using a design and build company provides clients with a simple, turnkey solution where design and space planning, consultancy, project management, and construction services are all taken care of by a single entity. Office relocations or refurbishments can be completed more quickly through a D&B procurement procedure, which also results in a design solution that is more time efficient and cost-effective.

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What are the Benefits of the Design & Build Method?

One of the primary benefits of the design and build model is that it delivers a high-quality fit out at a typically lower cost and quicker turnaround time. D&B projects are typically completed around 30% quicker than the traditional method which includes multiple separate parties. In summary, the benefits of a design and build project include:

What are the Benefits of the Design & Build Method?

Design and Build vs. The Traditional Route

Several decades ago, if you wanted to undertake a fit out, you likely had to engage and supervise an architect, designer, and contractor independently. But the design and build method has changed that. Under the terms of a Design & Build method, the chosen Design & Build company is solely responsible for the design and construction of your project. There is a single company contracted for services, and the firm you choose will either conduct all services in-house or subcontract out some specialised services to other businesses. The table below compares some of the differences between design and build and the traditional route:

Factor	Traditional Route	Design and Build
Cost of D&B	Full construction costs may be unknown at the start	The cost of construction is determined and set from the beginning of the design process
Project Timelines	The project follows sequential steps. Timelines are generally stretched out as a consequence	Under a single roof, the project runs in parallel, which shortens the overall project timeline
Ownership of Risk	The client absorbs all the risk of consultants/contractors not delivering to the standards required	The client has reduced risk of failure due to contractors managed under a single team by the D&B company
Design Capabilities	Similar Capabilities	Similar Capabilities
Communication	The client serves as the arbitrator for all of the design and construction disputes that arise for each individual firm	The D&B company acts as a single point of contact throughout the project
Control of Design Elements	The owner maintains full control over both the design and construction of the new office space	Requires less direct management and control by the client

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Improved Cost Control: It provides the client with a degree of control over costs, as the contractor generally agrees to assume design and construction responsibilities for a predetermined fee. All research comparing building approaches suggests that design-build is much less expensive. Under D&B contracts, cost growth is significantly lower as in the overall cost savings due to minimal conflicts, delays and additional expenses.
Easier to Manage: Having a single point of contact for the customer to interact with after the contract has been granted may also simplify matters.
Quicker Completions: Design and build may be favourable in terms of time, since it permits the overlap of design and construction, hence shortening the total duration of a project’s completion. When your design and construction teams collaborate, the timetable will be much more efficient. This will result in fewer bottlenecks and more concurrent work possibilities. Studies demonstrate that design-build projects are completed up to 33% quicker than typical construction projects.
Reduced Financial Risk: The contractor assumes the majority of financial risk (which may be reflected in the predetermined fee).