Design/Build is one of the latest buzz words in construction. While the concept is new to the general public, Horan Construction, Inc. has been doing Design/Build since 1948. The concept of Design/Build is straight forward. Our Design/Build team is composed of our Design/Build Lead, architect-engineers and contractors working together to meet the owner's performance requirements. Horan Construction contracts with the owner in order to take responsibility for delivering the project on-time and on-budget.

When experienced, successful professionals are involved, the Design/Build method is a peaceful way to do business.  It eliminates the need for adversarial relationships which means greater efficiency, cooperation instead of conflict, and a quality project for the time and money invested. If a owner wants the best project regarding time of completion, quality, cost, and safety, Design/Build is the method of choice.  Horan Construction brings key players together early in the project as the Planning Phase is the only real opportunity to save money in the construction project.  The timeline below illustrates the Design/Build time line.

Advantages of Design/Build

The Design/Build method, in which the owner retains Horan Construction, and Horan Construction employs the architect and subcontractors, provides the owner with a better building experience and finished project in several ways:

• Owner saves time and frustration by dealing with a single source for all project matters instead of individually with a general contractor, an architect, and engineer, and all the subcontractors
• Quicker occupancy of the facility
• A guaranteed maximum price is determined when the scope of the project is confirmed
• Ideas are generated and decisions are made by a team with a cooperative approach to ensure the project meets the owner's needs and expectations
• Project will be completed in less time because work can begin before all the aspects of the design are complete - "Fast Tracking"
• All parties involved are able to focus on producing a quality project, rather than protecting their own interests

How does a Design/Build project run?

Horan Construction employs a top architectural firm with proven project experience and success. Horan Construction works with the owner and the architect to create a project which meets the owner's needs and budget.  Once high-level designs are finalized, Horan Construction provides a guaranteed maximum price. Next the construction phase begins, and the project is managed on all key elements by Horan Construction.  Critical path scheduling, change orders, labor and services are monitored throughout the duration of the project and updated on a custom website page for the project which includes project status and site pictures.  So you can monitor your project from anywhere at any time.