The Alco Approach Steps to a Successful Design Build Project
There are two main approaches to design-build construction. The first is to design in a broad scope, then start construction and make design changes along the way based on the customer’s needs. The problem with this approach is it can lead to numerous change orders and delays in the project and deliverables.
The second is to complete all the design up front. This process is better for customers because they know what they are getting and how much it will cost from the beginning, without the intensive backend change orders. To be successful using this approach, it takes a construction company with considerable experience to help customers anticipate their needs and create an exemplary finished product. We have the experience to successfully use this approach to meet our clients’ needs, regardless of what they are.
While good design up front is critical, many other steps within the Alco design-build process enable us to create buildings that exceed our clients’ expectations, including: