Avoid Costly Mistakes: The Hidden Benefits of Design-Build Collaboration in Construction
At Broad Reach Construction, collaboration isn’t a buzzword — it’s how we deliver faster schedules, tighter cost control, and better outcomes. With integrated teams spanning Raleigh and Wilkesboro, NC, Dallas, PA, and Long Beach, NY, we align owners, architects, engineers, and builders from day one so your project moves with clarity and confidence.
WHY COLLABORATION WINS TODAY
Design-build brings design and construction together under one accountable team. The result: fewer handoffs, earlier problem-solving, and decisions made with real budget and schedule data — not guesswork.
UNDERSTANDING THE DESIGN-BUILD APPROACH
Design-build replaces the traditional “design, then bid, then build” sequence with a unified process. Broad Reach integrates preconstruction, design management, procurement, and construction, so value engineering, constructability reviews, and permitting strategies happen in parallel — not in silos.
CORE PRINCIPLES WE FOLLOW
• One Team, One Contract, One Goal
• Open-Book Communication and Cost Transparency
• Shared Metrics for Safety, Schedule, Budget, and Quality
• Early Stakeholder Alignment and Rapid Decision Cycles
BENEFITS YOU CAN MEASURE
Accelerated Timelines
Parallel workflows and early trade partner input compress schedules without cutting corners.
Cost Certainty
Real-time pricing, target value design, and scope control keep budgets predictable.
Fewer Changes, Better Quality
Clash detection, constructability reviews, and coordinated detailing reduce rework and elevate finish quality.
Lower Risk
Single-source accountability reduces gaps and finger-pointing across phases.
ESSENTIAL ROLES IN A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM
Architects shape the vision and user experience.
Engineers anchor technical performance and code compliance.
Trade Partners bring market pricing and means-and-methods insight early.
Owners/Developers set priorities and confirm milestones with full visibility.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES THAT MAKE IT WORK
• BIM for coordination and clash detection
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) for options analysis
• Cloud project hubs for real-time documents, RFIs, submittals, and progress tracking
• Data dashboards for cost, schedule, safety
Kickoff Alignment
Define business goals, constraints, and success metrics before design accelerates.
Target Value Design
Design to a number — not away from it — with iterative cost checks at each milestone.
Pull-Planning & Look-Ahead Schedules
Short, reliable commitments keep crews productive and critical paths clear.
Issue Tracking & Rapid Resolutions
Single source of truth for decisions, with response SLAs to maintain momentum
Warehouse Construction And Renovation
APPLICATIONS ACROSS SECTORS
Commercial & Office
Flexible, future-ready layouts, tenant improvements, and building repositioning.
Healthcare
Phasing, infection control, and code-dense upgrades delivered with zero-interruption plans.
Education
Durable, adaptable learning spaces with life-cycle value built in from day one.
Industrial & Warehousing
Throughput-driven design, structural upgrades, MEP modernization, and safe, clean installs.
Office Fit-Out
CHALLENGES — AND HOW WE SOLVE THEM
Budget Pressure
We front-load cost intelligence, alternate materials, and logistics plans to protect the number.
Permitting & Compliance
Early AHJ touchpoints, submittal roadmaps, and code review workshops de-risk approvals.
Multi-Stakeholder Alignment
Clear governance: who decides what, by when, and with which data.
LEGAL & CONTRACTUAL GUARDRAILS
We use fair, transparent design-build agreements with risk-sharing provisions, defined change management, and milestone deliverables. Owners get clarity on responsibilities, performance metrics, and remedies.
CASE SNAPSHOTS
Charlotte, NC — Corporate Office Fit-Out
Delivered early with optimized circulation and daylighting for productivity gains.
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Tenant Space Transformation
Fast-track renovation with minimal downtime and predictable costs.
Dallas, PA — Warehouse Expansion
Horizontal expansion and structural reinforcement completed while maintaining operations.
MEASURING SUCCESS
• Schedule adherence and milestone reliability
• Cost variance vs. target value
• Safety performance and quality audits
• Client satisfaction and post-occupancy results
Charlotte, NC
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Warehouse Dallas,PA
MEASURING SUCCESS
• Schedule adherence and milestone reliability
• Cost variance vs. target value
• Safety performance and quality audits
• Client satisfaction and post-occupancy results
THE FUTURE OF DESIGN-BUILD
Expect deeper BIM/VDC integration, prefabrication and modular strategies, and sustainability as a default. Broad Reach continues to invest in tools, training, and partnerships that cut waste and elevate performance.
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WHY BROAD REACH CONSTRUCTION
• 25+ years of leadership in commercial construction management
• Offices in Raleigh & Wilkesboro, NC; Dallas, PA; Long Beach, NY
• Proven processes for office fit-outs, warehouse renovations, hospitality and mixed-use
• Open-book reporting and a culture of proactive communication
Broad Reach Construction Leadership Team
KEVIN MORGAN
KEVIN DAVID
CHAD LYNCH
SHEA DAVIS
SERVICE AREAS
North Carolina: Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and statewide.
Pennsylvania: Dallas, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Allentown/Lehigh Valley, and statewide.
Northeast: Select projects across NY, NJ, and surrounding markets.
Project Types
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- Raleigh, NC
- Wilkesboro, NC