We manage the entire process from start to finish, including planning, designing and applications (where required). The best way to get your desired place is to start from scratch. If you design and build a new property/house, you can accomplish the result closest to your desires. The only problem is that the whole process is lengthy and complicated, and you will need help from a professional company that can design and build this home for you.
Generally, thinking it may be easy to build a house/commercial property, designing and building property is a big deal. It requires a lot of work and knowledge. Therefore, many people decide to buy new houses. But the truth is that the natural home of your dreams, the one in which every detail meets your expectations, is usually possible only when you design and build it from scratch.
Most people have some vision of their dream house in their minds. Some are quite detailed, while others concentrate on a few particulars. Nevertheless, an average person needs to learn how to start and what is required to achieve the desired result when designing. This is when you need the help of a specialist who can support you in comparing your dreams with reality and finding the best solutions. But what exactly is the best solution?
The process always starts with a meeting with the client. But this particular meeting is different from any other you have experienced during your life. Our specialists are ready to listen to all your visions, plans and dreams and find solutions closest to them. That way, it doesn’t differ from buying it from a developer. You will not find that when talking with Tomson Construction Ltd customer service. The immense joy this company finds in designing and building homes is conducting exceptional designs according to the client’s dreams.
We aim to transform your home by bringing together the best industry experts with unique, out-of-the-box solutions. From measuring up, and designing your dream space, to securing your planning approval, our team is always on hand via your online dashboard to keep you in control of your project.
When you decide on the building works you require, our head project manager will give you a free consultation and evaluation. This can be done in the comfort of your own home so that we get a sense of the space and learn more about what work you would like carried out and how we can best use the area within your budget.
With the traditional method, owners must manage separate contracts in which the owner becomes the middleman, settling disputes between the designer and the contractor. This fosters an adversarial relationship between the parties, which the owner must mediate. This could be better. With the design-build method, the owner needs only to manage a single contractor with the contractor, who forms a team with the designer and manages all subcontractors. Together, they work with the owner to develop the project’s goals, budget, and construction schedule. Everyone on the design-build team is focused on the end product rather than creating turf wars.
In its simplest terms, the design-build construction delivery method replaces the traditional process of awarding separate contracts for design and construction. The contractor, designers, subcontractors, and owner work together as one team to build a project that meets or exceeds the owner’s expectations. Team members focus on communication, collaboration, and solving problems together rather than pointing fingers and placing blame.
There are five phases involved in the design-build process, and while this may sound like a lot of steps for a simplified approach, it’s essential to understand that the phases often overlap. Other construction methods usually consist of several steps, which are typically performed by separate entities, and upon completion of the previous. The design-build process is much more fluid. Each member of the design-build team works together during each step of the process to help move things along more quickly and smoothly. The basic steps include the following:
Team Selection
The first step of the design-build process is for the owner to choose a design-build team. Owners carefully vet potential candidates and often choose the contractor-architect team with the most design-build experience and that best understands the company’s vision, needs, and budget.
Though cost is an important factor to consider, it is not (nor should it be) the ONLY factor that influences the final decision. While it may be tempting for owners to choose the lowest price, a smart owner will understand the value of working with a qualified design builder, and will often choose based primarily on the experience and skills the design-builder offers.
Understanding the value of the design-build method is beneficial to everyone involved—designers, contractors, and owners—since designers and contractors can compete based on their skill level, and owners can expect to receive a better quality project from start to finish. Often, the design-builder selection process overlaps with the next phase, the pre-construction phase, as the design-builder team selected will likely have already done a significant amount of research and analysis of the building site.
Pre-construction/building
We aim to do this procedure for both parties’ well-being, and it will be the shortest procedure than any other part of the process. We always detail during this phase is critical, as this is when the designing team, will learn the additional methods. It’s a time for asking as many questions as necessary to get a solid picture of what is expected to be delivered.
During this phase, architects, engineers, contractors, and other consultants will work together to assess current structures, electrical systems, and more to determine what needs to be done before construction begins. These assessments allow for a thorough analysis of the construction site, which helps the design-build team to maximize efficiency throughout the project.
Architectural Plan/ Design
Once the project parameters have been clearly defined, including the timeline, budget, and location, the architectural design phase can begin. Some initial design strategy work may have already begun during the pre-construction phase. From here, all project team members will work together to develop the best possible design to help the project succeed.
The design-build team will assess areas for cost savings and optimized productivity while meeting functional requirements and style preferences. The overall project vision is established during this phase, and preliminary drawings are presented to the owner. Pricing estimates can also be established during this phase, and a final budget is provided to the owner.
In addition, the project schedule is set, and initial building drawings are presented during this phase. All expectations for the project are established at this point, and the project can begin upon agreement. Since the designer and contractor are working together, there are no additional bids to be set, and the project can start even more quickly.
Construction Process
If the design-build team has yet to begin initial construction during the design phase, it can start immediately after. However, some overlap between the design and construction phases is common during design-build projects, which can speed up the project considerably. Communication is simplified throughout the construction process, as there is typically just one point of contact for the project. Accountability is also established, as all workers are on the same team, moving toward the same goals and deadlines. Therefore any issues or concerns are often resolved quickly and efficiently. Due to the collaborative nature of the design-build delivery system, change orders are minimal and sometimes non-existent.
Post-construction/Feedback
Upon completion of the project, the design-build team provides an overview of the project deliverables and various O&M training materials, such as instructional videos, documented procedures, and in-person training sessions for appropriate personnel. Because all of the work is done by a single entity, the post-construction process is often much more streamlined than when the designers and contractors are working separately.
