design build
Benefits of Design-Build:
STREAMLINED COMMUNICATION
With so many moving parts during a home renovation, effective communication is a must. Since design-build firms have all parties involved under one roof, communication between design and construction is seamless and leaves minimal project management for the client.
EXTENSIVE PLANNING TO AVOID UNEXPECTED COSTS AND DELAYS
With a full-service team of design and construction professionals experienced in the complexities of specialty NYC home renovations, design-build firms make change orders and mid-project budget adjustments much less likely.
BOARD APPROVAL AND PERMIT PROS
We take on the responsibility of handling all the red tape involved in a NYC renovation at no additional cost. This includes reviewing and satisfying a condo board’s alteration agreement, filing all relevant architectural plans with the Department of Buildings, and procuring all necessary permits. We also handle all LPC approvals and requirements. In addition, we also fully take on the approval process with the building management company and co-op board.
A design-build firm includes an architect in-house, but your renovation also gets the added benefit of experts in design and construction under one roof.
A full-service design firm also contains a dedicated procurement team and an expeditor navigating the tricky NYC formalities.
The designer and contractor work together from the beginning as a team, providing unified project recommendations to fit the owner's schedule and budget. Any changes are addressed by the entire team, leading to collaborative problem-solving and innovation, not excuses or blame-shifting. While single-source contracting is the fundamental difference between design-build and the old ways, equally important is the culture of collaboration inherent in design-build.
Design-build continues to outperform other delivery systems in cost, schedule, growth measures, construction, and delivery speed. With a construction speed of 15% faster and a delivery speed of 40% faster.
DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS:
PLANNING & PREP | LEGALITIES & LOGISTICS
We handle the following inspections, permits, and testing for our clients before any home renovation in New York City:
Plumbing Inspection
Asbestos Test
Electrical Test
Building, Electrical, and Plumbing Permits from the Department of Buildings
Approval Process with the Building Management Company and Co-op Board
Building an Alteration Agreement and Corresponding Requirements
Landmark applications via the Landmark Preservation Commission (LPC)
PLANNING & PREP | ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING AND DOB FILINGS
Most entire apartment renovations require architectural plans to be approved by the building reviewing architect along with the NYC Department of Buildings. As a full-service design and build firm, we take on all architectural planning and filings with our award-winning in-house design team and architects.
PLANNING & PREP | INTERIOR DESIGN
Settling on a design style before diving into the renovation is vital, so architectural plans can account for preference. Our end-to-end design-build process will help enhance your design goals by guiding them from fruition to execution by our award-winning in-house design team.
PLANNING & PREP | MATERIAL SELECTION + PROCUREMENT
The most hands-on aspect of any pre-war renovation is finding materials to bring the chosen interior design style to life. That entails paint color, accent walls, flooring style, moldings, fixtures, countertops, and more. As a full-service design-build firm, we take on the design, sourcing, and procurement of every permanent fixture in your home.
PLANNING & PREP | DESIGN RENDERS
After all materials have been sourced, we create life-like digital renderings of what the renovated space will look like upon completion. This includes every aspect of the design, down to the cabinet color and hardware. These high-end renderings provide a visual accompaniment to the blueprint that guides construction.
Construction and Renovation
Demolition Phase
Initial Inspections
Framing and rough carpentry
Electrical and Plumbing
Finish Carpentry and Fixtures
Final Inspections and Walk-Through
FAQS
WHAT PROJECTS DOES DESIGN-BUILD COVER?
With a design-build firm, anything is possible. Design-build renovations aren’t limited to any specific job size, type, or style. Design-build construction is ideal, offering a full-service approach that includes all aspects of a robust and often cumbersome process. If you’re looking for a smaller-sized project or single-room remodel, Design-Build may be more than required for the job.
DO CLIENTS FORFEIT CONTROL DURING A DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT?
Absolutely not. Our design-build process might be full-service, but our clients are included in every step of the renovation process. Each project has a dedicated in-house designer and project manager who deliver timely updates throughout the renovation, offering opportunities for client input at every stage of the process.