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Q: What are the advantages/disadvantages to going with a design-build firm, rather than a separate architect and contractor or builder?

I would love to get the thoughts a few groups that offer design-build services and a few contractors that work with separate architects. We're trying to decide what path to take now. Thanks.

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  • A: Design-buid



    My answer is a little biased as we are an Indianapolis area Design-Build remodeling contractor.
    In our opinion, design-build is beneficial to the homeowner for many reasons. First, is cost. Typically you will pay less with a design/build remodeler than with a separate architect and contractor.

    Second is communication. The chance of miscommunication is greatly decreased when the same company that does the design also builds the project.

    Another important point is in our experience many architects greatly misjudge the cost to complete a project. They may also give you a list of several contractors that may not be apples-to-apples comparison. You can read more about this at our blog at http://blog.gettum.com.

    sure, architects are more than capable of designing your remodel project. But, I feel you will have less headache, less legwork and lowered costs by investing in a design/build remodeling firm.

    Any furthere questions, contact us at http://www.gettum.com

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  • A: Design build



    I agree Jason G.
    Unless you are trying to create a one of a kind masterpiece and can afford one.
    A design build firm will be easier and more cost effective to work with. I as a contractor will not work with most architects in my area because they overcomplicate things and cause major cost overruns. I do use Architectural engineers to do calculations for custom designs and concepts that I put into my plans but only on the parts that I have to keep the plans examiners from second guesing my designs and load calculations, its always better to get a second pair of eyes on a new or one of a kind design anyway.

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    Getting a design firm help you with a lower cost and they work as a team then they can discuss all the details on the space that they are building.

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