Design and construct is fast becoming an increasingly popular option for those looking to streamline their construction project. With your design team and building team under the one roof, you can relax and actually enjoy the process, instead of acting as a ‘middleman’ between all the different parties involved in the construction of your home.
As design and construct specialists in Melbourne’s inner south and bayside, we’ve guided many clients through the process. The custom home building process is truly a rollercoaster of an experience, but when you opt for the right company, you can rest assured it will be far more efficient and stress-free.
Here’s exactly why we recommend it as the superior way to build your dream home.
Design and construct sees the same team work on your home from concept to completion, meaning there’s just one point of accountability through the entire project. The same person will project manage everything, from your drawings and budgets through to council approvals and the actual construction, leaving you to relax and watch your dream home come to life.
The alternative is the traditional design-bid-build method, where you liaise with an architect first before approaching a builder with the plans. While this method still works, you’re left open to unnecessary back-and-forth between your architect and builder. Not only does this put pressure on your timeframes, but adds a layer of stress to the project.
First, let’s distinguish between architects and design and construct builders. Architects take a client’s vision and translate it into detailed plans and sketches, considering building codes, required permits, and zoning regulations.
On the other hand, design and construct builders handle all of this too, but with the advantage of constant communication between designer and builder since it’s all under one roof. This streamlined approach minimises future delays by simplifying communication and identifying potential issues early on.
As mentioned, design and construct offers clients a streamlined building process, with one point of contact throughout the entire build. However, that’s not the only benefit!
If you opt to go with the architect-first approach, you may find this involves significant upfront fees. This can lead to spending money on detailed designs that might not be feasible during construction, yet were included in the initial plans. Engaging a builder for a design and construct project means you have access to their expertise from day dot.
Paired with an in-house architect and interior designer, you’ll receive plans that match your vision, without blowing your budget. As the people with the most up-to-date information on material costs, technology and feasibility, they will advise you on exactly how much everything will cost during the design stage, as well as sharing information on the newest building technology.
In a traditional build, you’d have to allocate some time to go back and forth from architect and builder, making adjustments to your plans to ensure they can be fulfilled. With the design and construct process, this collaboration is built into the planning stage as all the experts reside under the same roof.
Potential obstacles will be identified during the early phases of the project, saving you time down the line. What’s more, the chances of a miscommunication between builder and architect – which can lead to added costs and delays – is completely eradicated.
The design and construct process also reduces the waiting time for responses, as your project manager should know about every element of your build, and therefore answer any questions anyone involved might have. Nothing speeds up the process like your designers, builders and suppliers already having an existing relationship and clear, open communication.
In traditional projects, it’s almost expected that your home building project will exceed its original time frame. But thanks to the streamlined communication of a design and construct project, you’ll be able to move into your dream home faster.
When working with consultants and outstanding builders for a design and construct project, you can almost guarantee they all share the same attention to detail and dedication to high quality. This means the end result will be the very best version of your dream home, with the very best craftsmanship in both construction and design.
When working with separate businesses, there is a risk of introducing an unknown party that may not represent these same values. Our design and construct builders possess expert industry knowledge and experience that’s an invaluable tool for the custom home building process, and a sure-fire way to deliver you the best quality dream home possible
The journey towards building your dream home should be an exciting time, not one riddled with stress. We understand that the stress factor is one of the key reasons why a lot of people decide against the custom home building path.
One of the biggest benefits of choosing to go with a design and construct specialist is that the team takes on all the stressful parts of the process. From council approvals to permits and paperwork, you are able to simply sit back and enjoy the ride.
Our strong relationships with our suppliers mean you don’t need to spend your valuable time and energy researching the best people to work on your project, nor will you need to source your own quotes. Leave it to us! We only work with the best, a carefully selected range of suppliers that we have used many times on home-building projects.
This means you can rest assured you’ll have reliable contractors with the right experience working on your dream home.
During the design and construction process, there are often a lot of plates spinning at once. With a number of moving parts happening simultaneously, it can be difficult to know who’s in charge of what, and which teams are involved at certain stages of the build. From start to finish, our dedicated project manager oversees it all with the focus of bringing your visions to life.
Rather than you having to go between a number of stakeholders to get the answers to your questions or concerns, you’ll only need to talk to one project manager who’ll be across the entire job. Because the design and construct team are one entity who have collectively worked closely with contractors and suppliers, everyone knows who is responsible for what. So, your project manager can easily pinpoint where your project is at at any given time.
If you’re ready to take the plunge and build your dream custom home, there’s no better way to approach it than by opting for a design and construct specialist, like the team here at Secon. We help transform the home building process from a turbulent rollercoaster ride to a smooth sailing journey.
Not only is this method more streamlined, with open communication with only one point of contact throughout the entire project, but you’ll also find it easier to stay within your initial budget and timeframe. An added bonus? You can relax knowing all the difficult parts are being taken care of by industry professionals!
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If you’re thinking about building your dream home with design and construct, get in touch with the SECON Constructions team. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about the process.
