Tech Tip of the Week By Kim Antonucci 970.209.8146 Project Delivery Methods & Contract Types Thinking about building a new home? You might familiarize yourself with "project delivery methods" before hiring an architect or builder. You will want to consider the timing of your project as well as deter- mine your team members. Design-Bid-Build: This traditional project delivery method is used for those looking for the lowest bidder. The client works first with the architect to arrive at a complete set of plans. Then the owner sends out plans to multiple contractors for the lowest bid. With this method, design and construction roles are independent. A disadvantage is that bids may be inconsistent, leaving you to compare oranges with apples and requiring more time to clarify the plans. Another disadvantage is that the builder might find portions of the plan unbuildable, requiring re-design before or during construction. This method can also delay the project, as a builder cannot start until after the plans have been drawn, bids have been solicited and the final builder selected. For more information, call me! I love to talk tech! Kim Antonucci falconprojectsolutions.com Design-Build: instead of hiring independent professionals, the client works with a team of professionals to manage both the design and build together. All parties are included at the onset of the vision, allowing early collaboration to get a complete set of buildable plans. Advantages include a faster timeline because you don't have to wait for bids and the builder already knows the plans. The main disadvantage is the lack of competitive bid pricing. There are several design-build firms in the Gunnison Valley, but otherwise you could customize your own team at the onset of the project. If you have questions or want help in choregraphing project timing and professional relationships, give me a call for recommendations for your specific situation. FALCON PROJECT SOLUTIONS Tech Tip of the Week By Kim Antonucci 970.209.8146 Project Delivery Methods & Contract Types Thinking about building a new home ? You might familiarize yourself with " project delivery methods " before hiring an architect or builder . You will want to consider the timing of your project as well as deter mine your team members . Design - Bid - Build : This traditional project delivery method is used for those looking for the lowest bidder . The client works first with the architect to arrive at a complete set of plans . Then the owner sends out plans to multiple contractors for the lowest bid . With this method , design and construction roles are independent . A disadvantage is that bids may be inconsistent , leaving you to compare oranges with apples and requiring more time to clarify the plans . Another disadvantage is that the builder might find portions of the plan unbuildable , requiring re - design before or during construction . This method can also delay the project , as a builder cannot start until after the plans have been drawn , bids have been solicited and the final builder selected . For more information , call me ! I love to talk tech ! Kim Antonucci falconprojectsolutions.com Design - Build : instead of hiring independent professionals , the client works with a team of professionals to manage both the design and build together . All parties are included at the onset of the vision , allowing early collaboration to get a complete set of buildable plans . Advantages include a faster timeline because you don't have to wait for bids and the builder already knows the plans . The main disadvantage is the lack of competitive bid pricing . There are several design - build firms in the Gunnison Valley , but otherwise you could customize your own team at the onset of the project . If you have questions or want help in choregraphing project timing and professional relationships , give me a call for recommendations for your specific situation . FALCON PROJECT SOLUTIONS