In the design-build approach, the owner contracts with one firm to provide both design and construction services. It is often called a "turn-key" contract.
The design-build approach replaces the traditional method of awarding separate contracts for design and for construction. On a design-build job the contractor and architect/engineer are allied and work together to serve the owner. The owner, contractor, and architect/engineer work as a TEAM to design and build a project that satisfies the needs of the owner.
The TEAM approach eliminates the tendency to blame the other guy if a discrepancy occurs. Team members focus on solving problems rather than placing blame.Competitive Bid
The owner selects an architect/engineer to accurately and clearly describe the project and all requirements in plans, specifications and bid documents. The contractor is chosen by one of three methods.
Hard Bid: The owner advertises for bidders and accepts the bid of the lowest qualified bidder.Select Bid: The owner, often based on the architect/engineer's recommendation, selects a group of contractors to bid on the project. The lowest qualified bid is usually accepted.
Negotiated: The owner negotiates with one or more contractors, and chooses the contractor that he feels is the best for the project. The selection decision is usually based on CONFIDENCE, TRUST AND RELATIONSHIP.Post Build Services / Maintenance
Post build services and maintenance are usually negotiated contracts with particular owners which may encompass an entire plant or facility wide maintenance program or small one-time job orders as required by the owner.Usually these services are accompanied by mutually agreed to time and material labor rates for all potential crafts and set fees for subcontracts, materials and equipment.
These types of contracts work best for owners who may not have the need for a full time maintenance staff with a multitude of abilities. An example of this might include small retail stores, restaurants or light commercial endeavors. The extreme opposite may be a large manufacturing or industrial facility with large continuing and preventative maintenance needs that becomes burdensome to their regular maintenance staff because of the manpower ups and downs.Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB): This is a specific type of construction but has steadily grown into a specialized avenue for owners to be in a facility very quickly. Whether it be a small retail store or a 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility or warehouse, pre-engineered metal buildings offer both an economical benefit and a timely schedule for occupancy.
Pre-engineered metal buildings can be designed and built to look like any conventional structure imaginable, however, the benefit of being pre-engineered loses its advantages with both schedule and cost when the project is of intricate or unusual design.Construction Management
The Construction Management Association of America defines construction management as management activities over and above normal architectural and engineering services conducted during the predesign, design, and construction phases, that contribute to the control of time and cost. The owner selects a construction manager and architect/engineer to act as a design and support team to assist, advise, and inspect during the construction of the project.
An owner may choose one of two methods of construction management either construction management with a general contractor or construction management with no general contractor.
Using the construction management with no general contractor the owner hires a construction manager on a fee basis to assist them in acting as their own general contractor. The owner then signs contracts with multiple subcontractors. When an owner selects this method of contracting they may save money but they also assume more risk.
The construction management with a general contractor is usually used when the project is complex, very large or the owner puts a high priority on getting a top quality job. The owner does not need experience and knowledge of construction if he chooses competent team members. The owner may contract with one or more general contractors by negotiation, select bid, or hard bid. Thus creating as few as three direct contracts (i.e. construction manager, architect/engineer, general contractor).Architectural / Engineering
We offer architectural/engineering expertise from our affiliate, Construction Consultants, Inc. One reason we are able to give you such complete services is that we have our own architectural/engineering staff under the name Construction Consultants, Inc. With this service we bring design and architectural expertise in from the beginning, working to coordinate structural necessities, cost, and aesthetic appeal into a building you'll be proud to own. The services of Hannig Construction and Construction Consultants are available in combination or separately, whichever better suits your project needs.