The short answer is that the design/build process gets building owners and tenants in their space faster and less expensively. And, by shortening the time to complete the project, the building can start generating revenue sooner.
Benefits of the design/build process:
Cost Savings - Value engineering begins in the design phase and continues through construction. Design and construction teams work in tandem to evaluate alternative designs, materials and methods efficiently and accurately.
Time Savings - Design and construction can occur simultaneously, even before the development of final construction documents. For example, demolition may begin once the demolition documents are complete, long before permit drawings are finished.
Early Knowledge of Costs - Construction costs are estimated during the design process rather than after, eliminating costly and time-consuming design alterations at such a late phase in the process.
Reduced Administrative Burden - Under the traditional contracting approach, the client must arbitrate between the architect and contractor throughout the project. With the design/build process, communication is simplified: the client has one firm to work with.
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