Design Build Concept- Contemporary Design and Construction of Steel Structures
Construction and manufacturing processes are improved every now and then to enhance outcomes and to increase productivity and deliverables for projects of all scales and types. Having said that, steel fabricators are providing pre-construction development, project management, design and construction of conventional and complex steel building structures for all market verticals and industries.
For the large steel fabrication companies, Design Build projects are not new.
In such projects, the company engages with its clients as well as the design team in a proactive manner to create profitable, resourceful and buildable solutions, and eventually provide the best outcomes for all projects undertaken.
In the Design Build approach of construction project delivery, all engineering, steel construction and design responsibilities are contracted to a single source or company. This company will provide assistance during all the phases of the construction process- which include providing the concept of the project, producing a lump sum proposal, design production, fabrication and installation.
Clients can experience a reduction in the associated risks with regard to design overruns as well as scope creep.
Likewise, there are Design Assist projects in which a team of the construction company works close to the design team. This way, the contractor can integrate with the design team and their work. In this approach too, all associated risks are minimized due to the best value solutions provided by this approach.
Steel fabricators vouch for the efficacy of both the approaches.
However, not all companies can provide the benefits of the Design Build and Design Assist approaches as their execution of the work processes are not sufficiently optimized.
The company should have seasoned, skilled and professional engineers and workers who are guided by a dedicated team of experts. It should also be familiarized with the collective setting of work and function smoothly with designers, construction managers, and other key members during the initial phases of the design process. Only when all of the above factors are ensured can the company aspire to eliminate potential challenges and conflicts prior to completion of the project design and eradicate all cost-intensive field fixes and possible delays.
The concept of Design Build, which is considered among the non-traditional construction methodologies is not very recent as most of the people generally consider it to be. Also known as the ‘master builder’ approach, this practice dates back to over four millennia.
With a reliable steel fabricator and supplier like Steel LLC, projects can be led to completion at minimum cost, risk, and less time.
