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Why Choose Design | Build?

Design Build was once considered an “alternative” way to deliver construction projects, but nowadays design-build construction is the chosen method for nearly half of all the nation’s projects. This delivery method is preferred because it saves time and money by encouraging innovation and collaboration. Design Build is a system where one organization, the design-builder, takes on both designing and building responsibilities for a single project.

This delivery method contrasts with other systems in which there are separate contracts for each phase of the project. Design Build’s defining characteristic is this single contract that integrates designer and constructor roles. Having only one point of contact simplifies everything else about the design-build commercial construction process as well. One entity heading up work allows for a more streamlined approach from start to finish.

Streamlining project delivery by having a single contract between the owner and the design build commercial construction team fosters collaboration and teamwork from the beginning. This type of relationship is better than designers and builders working separately because it results in a successful project that is completed faster, more cost effectively, and with optimized quality. Change orders and disputes are rare in well-organized, performance-based design-build projects. This is because the sole source responsibility of a single contract for both design and construction places the responsibility for coordinating all project elements squarely on the shoulders of the design-build team.

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Design-build saves time and money by encouraging innovation and collaboration

Streamlining project delivery by having a single contract between the owner and design-build team fosters collaboration and teamwork from the beginning. This type of relationship is better than designers and builders working separately because it results in a successful project that is completed faster, more cost effectively, and with optimized quality. Change orders and disputes are rare in well-organized, performance-based design-build projects. This is because the sole source responsibility of a single contract for both design and construction places the responsibility for coordinating all project elements squarely on the shoulders of the design build team.

We take your project from paper right through to moving in.

We design to not only suit architectural needs but also energy, cost, and space efficiency.

We give you more building for your budget.

Design-Build is the best performing delivery system for both schedule and cost control

CII/Pankow recently took another look at the nation’s groundbreaking design-build performance research from 20 years ago and discovered that Design-build still outperforms other delivery systems in cost, schedule, growth measures, construction speed and delivery.

The Future is Bright for Design Build

Despite the challenging circumstances brought about by COVID-19, design build delivery methods continue to gain popularity and show impressive growth. This is according to market analysis conducted by researchers at FMI, which predicts even greater growth in design-build projects in the next five years (2021-2025).

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Why Choose Superior Buildings and Design

One key to the success of Superior Buildings & Design is our design team’s technical expertise. Working in an integrated environment, our in-house engineering, design, and technical staff have the level of expertise necessary to provide accurate and timely design services.

In-House Design

With a team of in-house engineers, architects and project managers, we work with our clients to design and plan the entire project. With over three decades of experience, we offer valuable insight into designing steel structures that meet capacity needs, structural requirements and overall project timelines. We design small and large scale buildings to meet client requirements like manufacturing facilities, commercial storage center, and so much more. Please check out our projects for more details.

Flexible Application

Pairing our industry leading quality with our experienced design team offers a complete custom option for companies looking for structures unique to their requirements. Our project design team will discover and design a custom structure that meets space and functionality requirements. We design buildings in Edmonton and throughout Alberta unique to your specific needs.

Traditional Lump Sum Tendering Construction Services

This is when a project owner or architect, acting as the representative of an owner, approaches Superior Buildings & Design with a complete set of construction documents. SBD works to compile and submit a firm price for the work shown in the documents. Once the price has been submitted and accepted, a schedule is agreed upon, and a traditional construction contract is drafted. This contract is entered into between the owner and SBD. It states the final price, completion date and contract conditions. Once the contract is signed, construction begins.

General Contracting

Our hands-on approach has provided clients with enhanced quality control and project delivery. Members of our construction team include project managers, skilled labourers, apprentices, licensed journeyman, safety coordinators and construction managers. Eliminating risk means knowing where to go to find the right people and materials, and how best to organize and manage work through the use of contemporary construction technologies.