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Design | Build – Under One Roof

In recent years, the use of design-build has grown significantly across the residential remodeling market. But many homeowners who are interested in mid-to large remodeling projects often ask, “what does the term Design|Build actually mean? Simply stated, Design|Build is a method of project delivery whereby the design and construction phases are combined into a single contract—and the designer and contractor work together from the beginning. Design|Build helps streamline projects by eradicating the need for multiple contracting efforts and promotes a culture of internal collaboration between the homeowner and the contractor.

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Design|Build avoids “Too many cooks-in your new kitchen”

Design-Build differs from the traditional home remodeling approach of design-bid-build, whereby homeowners outsource the design work to an architectural/ engineering firm on a negotiated-price basis and then contract out construction services on a low-bid basis. We have seen, all too often, that when a home owner follows this formula serious problems arise. Just two of the complications due to the separation of the design contractor and builder include:
-Over or under engineering resulting in inefficiencies during the contracting process
-Lack of input by the contractor (who is building projects on a daily basis) to provide innovative ideas in the design process and materials suggestions like fixtures, communication systems, window treatments- the list is long.

The Design|Build alignment

Over the past 40 years we at Glickman|Design Remodel Build have come to realize that two aspects of the remodeling process never change with a homeowner: The ‘delivery schedule’ is the most important consideration, then followed by goals and objectives of the project. And it’s for these reasons that the Design|Build approach to a successful remodeling project is the best approach.

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Glickman designs and builds

The most successful Design-Build projects are built on strong partnerships between the homeowner and the contractor. In turn the contractor brings a coordinated group of skilled designers, project planners and craftsmen who bring these projects to fruition. The result is better communication, more efficient planning and construction- which lead to lower production costs, more direct input by the homeowner into the design of the remodel and a more satisfying experience for the homeowner.

The approach is in our name

Over 40 years ago we added the phrase Design Remodel Build into our company’s name because we realized that the Design|Build philosophy is the very best way to approach and complete your remodel. We invite you to contact us or call to learn more about ways you can incorporate the Design|Build process into your next remodel.
Maryland: (301) 444-4663
Virginia: (703) 832-8159
Washington, DC: (202) 792-7320