When it comes to design build projects that involve sophisticated, technologically-driven facilities an understanding of architecture alone isn’t enough. Projects of this scale come with many significant requirements. It’s important to seek a firm that understands all of your project’s requirements and provides high-quality designs along with a tactical and transparent execution.
Delivery for a high-end design build manufacturing process starts at the top. That means architects and designers who have the vision to translate a set of design needs, physical space requirements, and a financial budget into a unique space with aesthetics that translate into commercial success.
There are many companies with expertise in the construction process, and they have designers who can handle many projects. However tenured (use top tier only if a ranking word otherwise sounds obnoxious) top-tier design build architecture firms have architects with a unique vision, and those architects have the leadership skills to head up design build teams that communicates effectively on anticipating underlying issues, formulating effective budgets and achieving the client’s design goals in a practical manner.
The best design build architecture firms are versatile. They’re able to deliver multiple types of architecture, whether the needs of the individual projects are focused on manufacturing, sustainability, life science facilities, distribution, or other types of commercial projects.
They also provide a single point of contact. That person is usually an experienced project manager with skills that extend through all areas of the design build—architectural definition, layout, processes and equipment, construction, and financial factors.
This translates into clients having one lead person and one project team, without having to consult separate firms for construction, architecture, HVAC services, etc.
Necessary resources are defined early on, before the build even begins, then modified as specific needs arise.
One of the strengths of design build methodology is communication through a single source, thereby eliminating the need for multiple points of contact.
The process is collaborative and cohesive, with architects, designers, and construction personnel all meeting regularly to achieve common goals.
Clients provide consistent input and receive answers to questions in weekly meetings, becoming a part of each stage of the project.
As a result, the client experience is seamless and transparent, with updates that are instantly available. In addition, changes can be handled more quickly and potential problems can be handled proactively.
Every project comes with changes and issues, and with lesser firms, these can lead to miscommunication and mistakes that can halt a project in its tracks.
Within design build architecture firms, those interruptions don’t happen. Project managers have the ability to anticipate problems in advance, and to anticipate potential changes that may occur as the design build takes place.
It’s a different level of performance that’s required to take on a sophisticated design build architecture project, and without it, the project may never come to fruition.
One of the biggest demands project owners have in a high-level design build is effective delivery.
The best firms know how to set up a schedule that’s realistic, and they deliver during each stage of the design build, regardless of any issues that may emerge.
The best design build firms are especially good at doing this. Studies have shown that project delivery can be as much as 100 percent faster when using a single-source design build firm like Dacon, in part because of the better communication that leads to more effective scheduling.
Cost overruns can sink even the most well-designed projects, so it’s important to set up an accurate, efficient budget in advance.
It takes considerable skill to do this, especially for complex projects, and lesser firms often fall short when it comes to this part of a project.
Identify issues related to structural, engineering, legal requirements, and building compliance to make sure the project stays on budget.
If you have a new construction project in New England, Dacon Corporation's design build process has calculable advantages compared to the traditional delivery method. These include accurate budgeting, timely schedules, reduced errors, and improved quality.
To understand how our design build process works and how we can deliver an integrated service that guarantees workflow continuity, improved efficiency, and a well-thought-out product, contact us for a free design consultation.
We will walk you through each phase of our design build process and show you the specific benefits, with complete explanations about how we provide them.
When we’re finished with the consultation, you’ll understand why Dacon Corporation has become a unique leader in delivering high-quality design build throughout the New England region, and you’ll know why we’re the best choice for your project and your unique needs.
For more information about Dacon, you can go to www.dacon1.com/ and access our procedures as well as some of our more prominent and successful projects.
Call us today at 508 651 3600 for an integrated service that guarantees reduced cost, continuity in workflow, improved efficiency, and peace of mind.
Dacon Corporation
16 Huron Drive
Natick, MA 01760
