5 Benefits of Collaborating with a Design-Build Firm for Your Project

Posted on February 2, 2025

Considering a construction or renovation project? Your choice of approach can significantly impact the process and outcome. At Bush Construction, we simplify it all with our integrated design-build method—bringing design, development, and construction together under one roof.

Here are five key advantages of partnering with a design-build firm like Bush Construction:

1. Seamless Integration of Design and Construction:

Design-Build project by Bush: Cardiovascular Medicine located in Moline, IL.

The hallmark of design-build is the seamless connection between design, development, and construction. Traditional methods often involve separate contracts for each, creating inefficiencies.

At Bush, our in-house licensed architects, development experts, and full-service construction team ensure everything aligns from the start. This integrated approach reduces delays and fosters a smoother overall process.

The Wild Carrot event center – St. Louis – a project developed, designed and construction by Bush.

2. Enhanced Communication and Collaboration:

Clear communication between all project stakeholders is vital for project success. Our team fosters open lines of communication from day one. Think of it this way…when our design and construction teams need to talk, we walk across the aisle, instead of drive across town or play a game of phone tag with another company. This collaborative environment encourages shared insights, early identification of potential issues, and joint decision-making. As a result, you’re less likely to encounter misunderstandings, delays, or cost overruns due to miscommunication.

3. Accelerated Project Timelines:

We know time is of the essence when it comes to your project which is why we so firmly believe in our design-build method. Traditional project delivery methods, such as design-bid-build, can result in elongated timelines as each phase relies on the completion of the previous one. Design-build firms, on the other hand, can significantly expedite the process. Since the design and construction teams work concurrently, construction can often begin before the entire design is finalized. This overlap translates to quicker project completion and earlier occupancy.

Lafayette Preparatory Academy a project developed, designed and constructed by Bush in St. Louis.

4. Cost-Effective Solutions:

Design-build firms are well-positioned to deliver cost-effective solutions. With a shared understanding of the project’s budget and constraints, designers and builders collaborate to find innovative ways to meet aesthetic, functional, and financial goals.

At Bush, we are big believers in function-first. We work together to ensure the design isn’t over the top or vice versa, too restrained. Early collaboration between our design and construction teams, and a shared understanding of the owner’s needs, allows us to perform real-time cost assessments, reducing the likelihood of expensive design changes later in the project.

5. Single Point of Accountability:

One of the most significant advantages of working with a design-build firm is having a single point of accountability. Instead of juggling multiple contracts and responsibilities, you have one entity responsible for the entire project. This simplifies project management, reduces administrative burdens, and makes it easier to address any concerns or changes that may arise during construction. Ultimately, this single point of contact provides you with peace of mind and confidence throughout the project. At Bush, we have one team and one mission – you.

Let’s Build Together
By integrating development, design, and construction, Bush Construction delivers streamlined, cost-effective solutions tailored to your needs. Ready to get started? Explore some of our successful projects: