Services

Design/Build

Design/Build with Efraim Carlson

One Team, One Vision

Design/Build (D/B) is one of the most time-honored methods of construction, rooted in Europe’s master builder tradition, where a single visionary oversees both the design and the building of a project. This unified approach is especially favored by real estate developers and owners who value seamless collaboration and a single point of contact throughout the entire process. In the Design/Build approach, the owner contracts directly with the builder, who in turn partners with an architect to bring your vision to life.

Highlights of Design Build

Unified Vision
Enhanced Collaboration
Streamlined Process
Creative Freedom
Seamless Execution

Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center - Highland Park, IL

"It was a pleasure to work with an organization that combines proven experience with ethical integrity and an evident commitment to follow ‘the golden rule’ - treating people as they would want to be treated."

Todd W. Habegger - Senior Pastor, Village Church of Gurnee

1. Conceptual Design
2. Constructability Reviews
3. Value Engineering
4. Developing Project Alternatives
5. Schematic Design
6. Design Development
7. Project Budgeting
8. Final Cost Estimates
9. Lead Time Analysis
10. Permit Procurement
11. Compliance Management
12. Subcontractor Pre-Qualification
13. Securing Multiple Subcontractor Bids
1. In-House Carpentry
2. Subcontractor Management
3. Quality Assurance and Control
4. Shop Drawings & Material Submittal Review
5. Monitoring and Coordinating Daily Construction Activities
6. Full-Time On-Site Field Supervision
7. Scheduling and Phasing
8. Job Site Safety
9. OSHA Compliance
1. Cost/Change Management
2. Project Logistics Planning
3. Professional Project Accounting
4. Payout Preparation and Disbursement
5. Waiver Review
6. Reports & Records
7. As-Built Documentation
8. Sourcing Products and Materials
1. Final Occupancy Certification
2. Punch List Preparation
3. Project Closeout and Follow-Up
4. Owner Occupancy Assistance