Design & Build
Connect design development with construction planning through one coordinated project route, so the selected scheme is reviewed against budget, procurement and site conditions before execution.
What this service covers
Design-and-build works best when responsibility is clear. The brief, design reviews, cost allowances and change procedure should be agreed early, with drawings and material decisions released in a sequence that supports construction rather than running ahead of unresolved choices.
Coordinated scope
Identify design, furniture and construction responsibilities so interfaces are visible from the start.
Cost and design reviews
Compare design decisions with the developing estimate and record approved changes.
Construction release plan
Sequence drawings, samples and long-lead selections around the intended site programme.
Delivery process
- Confirm the brief and responsibility matrix
- Develop and cost the proposed design
- Release approved packages for construction
- Inspect works and complete the agreed handover
Industries we serve
New office occupiers
Move from an initial workplace brief to a coordinated design and delivery scope.
Business relocations
Connect design decisions with move-in priorities and the condition of the new premises.
Multi-discipline projects
Bring interior, furniture and building-service decisions into a shared review process.
Frequently asked questions
How does design-and-build differ from a build-only contract?
Design-and-build includes agreed design responsibilities as well as construction; build-only generally relies on design information provided by the client team.
Can the budget be reviewed before all details are complete?
An initial estimate can be developed with stated assumptions and allowances, then refined as drawings, materials and quantities become clearer.
How are design changes managed during construction?
Record the requested change, assess its cost and programme effect, and obtain the agreed approval before implementation.
What should be defined in the design-and-build scope?
Define design deliverables, approval responsibilities, exclusions, client-supplied items and the documents required at handover.
Discuss your project: Design & Build
Send your plans, priorities and site details so we can review the scope with you.