Design-build focuses on combining the design,permit,
and construction schedules in order to streamline the
traditional design-bid-build environment. This does
not shorten the time ittakes to complete the
individual tasks of creating construction documents
(workingdrawings and specifications), acquiring
building and other permits, or actually constructing
the building. Instead, a design-build firm will strive
to bring together design and construction
professionals in a collaborative environment to
complete these tasks at the same time.
Typically the hallmark of a Design/Build project
is that one organization is responsible for both
design and construction of the project. If this
organization is a contractor, the process is
known as "Contractor-led Design-Build". If the
organization is a design firm, the process is
known as "Design-led Design-Build". In either
case, the organization employed by the owner
rarely handles both aspects of design and
construction in-house. In fact, the organization often
subcontracts with on-site personnel (if design-led) as
well as architects and engineers (if contractor-led).
Design-build (or design/build, and abbreviated D-B
or D/B accordingly) is a construction project delivery
system where, in contrast to "design-bid-build"
(or "design-tender"), the design and construction
aspects are contracted for with a single entity known
as the design-builder or design-build contractor.
The design-builder is usually the general contractor,
but in many cases it is also the design professional
(architect or engineer). This system is used to minimize
the project risk for an owner and to reduce the delivery
schedule by overlapping the design phase and
construction phase of a project. Where the
design-builder is the contractor, the design
professionals are typically retained directly by the
contractor. This is one of the oldest forms of
construction since developing from the
"Master Builder" approach.
General contractor is a group or individual that contracts
with another organization or individual (the owner) for
the construction, renovation or demolition of a building,
road or other structure. A general contractor is defined
as such if it is the signatory as the builder of the prime
construction contract for the project.
A general contractor is responsible for the means and
methods to be used in the construction execution of
the project in accordance with the contract documents.
Said contract documents usually include the contract
agreement including budget, the general and special
conditions and the plans and specification of the
project that are prepared by a design professional
such as an architect.
A general contractor usually is responsible for the
supplying of all material, labor, equipment,
(engineering vehicles and tools) and services
necessary for the construction of the project. To do
this it is common for the general contractor to
subcontract part of the work to
other persons and companies that specialize in these
types of work. These are called subcontractors.
General contractors conducting work for government
agencies are typically referred to as prime contractors.
The responsibilities of a prime contractors working
under a contract are essentially identical to those
outlined above. In many cases, prime contractors
will delegate portions of the contract work
to subcontractors.
The Partners at Stellar Development bring decades of
construction and development experience to projects throughout the southeast. Their knowledge of means
and methods, exceptional planning abilities, and good commercial judgment come together to turn vision
into reality.
* Land Use Analysis
* Impact Studies
* Market Research
* Comparison Studies
* Future Use
* Joint Ventures with Owners for land improvements
* Project Management
* Construction Pre-planning and Management
The SMG partners are always looking for additional
properties and projects, both those with commercial
possibilities, and to build affordable residential
communities for the southeastern market.
Please contact us for more information about
our services.
As an Expert witnesses we are able to testify on various
aspects of construction. We assist on issues involving
construction maintenance, destructive testing,
construction defects, and construction management.
We are able to provide reports regarding construction
mediation, construction scheduling, construction
standards of care, and construction cost estimates.
We are also able to testify on forensic construction
investigations, general contractors, licensed
contractors, and construction disputes, as well as
other issues.
Construction Management refers either to the study
and practice of the managerial and technological
aspects of the construction industry (including
construction, construction science, construction
management, and construction technology),
or to a business model where one party to a
construction contract serves as a construction
consultant, providing both design and
construction advice.
The Construction Management Association of
America (CMAA) says the 120 most common
responsibilities of a Construction Manager fall
into the following 7 categories:
Project Management Planning,
Cost Management,
Time Management,
Quality Management,
Contract Administration,
Safety Management,
and CM Professional
Practice which includes specific activities like
defining the responsibilities and management
structure of the project management team,
organizing and leading by implementing project
controls, defining roles and responsibilities and
developing communication protocols, and
identifying elements of project design and
construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
Construction Consulting provides our clients with
strategic management services in construction.
Our years of experience and practical knowledge
enables us to assist our clients in completing their
construction projects on time and on budget
Construction Consulting furnishes a knowledgeable
and experienced interface between the client,
the architect and the building contractor.
This enables our clients to utilize and benefit from
our professional expertise and knowledgeable
construction experience, in order to make the
necessary timely and cost effective project decisions,
identifying elements of project design and construction
likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
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