Design-Build Construction Services
At Broad Reach Construction, design-build construction services are the engine of our delivery. By integrating owners, architects, and builders from day one, we eliminate the friction of traditional construction. Across our hubs in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New York, we provide a single point of accountability that ensures your project moves from concept to completion with absolute clarity, faster schedules, and guaranteed cost control.”
Design-Build Construction Services
Design-Build construction is more than a project delivery method — it is a strategic approach that aligns design, cost, and construction under a single, accountable team. For owners and developers, this means fewer surprises, clearer communication, and greater control over schedule and budget from the very beginning.
At Broad Reach Construction, we deliver Design-Build services that protect our clients’ interests while streamlining the entire construction process. By integrating design professionals, pre-construction planning, and construction management into one coordinated effort, we help owners move forward with confidence, clarity, and accountability.
Whether you are planning a new commercial facility, expanding an existing operation, or renovating an occupied building, Design-Build allows critical decisions to be made earlier — when they have the greatest impact on cost, schedule, and long-term performance.
What Is Design-Build Construction?
Design-Build is a project delivery method in which the owner contracts with a single entity responsible for both design and construction. Rather than managing separate agreements with an architect and a contractor, the owner works with one integrated team that collaborates from concept through completion.
This structure fundamentally changes how projects are planned and executed. Design and construction are no longer siloed phases; they are coordinated in parallel, allowing cost, schedule, constructability, and risk to be addressed early — before problems reach the jobsite.
For owners, the result is a clearer path from vision to reality, with one point of responsibility and a team aligned around shared project goals.
How the Design-Build Delivery Method Works
Design-Build succeeds because it replaces fragmentation with coordination.
Single Point of Responsibility
With Design-Build, accountability is clear. The design-build team is responsible for delivering the project as a whole — eliminating disputes between designers and builders and reducing the owner’s administrative burden.
Early Design and Cost Alignment
Budgets are not guesses made in isolation. Cost modeling, constructability reviews, and scheduling are integrated into the design process, allowing informed decisions before drawings are finalized.
Integrated Scheduling
Design and construction activities are strategically overlapped where appropriate. This compression of the timeline can significantly reduce overall project duration without sacrificing quality.
Continuous Collaboration
Designers, engineers, and construction professionals work together from day one. This collaboration reduces rework, improves coordination, and leads to better-performing facilities.
Design-Build vs Other Project Delivery Methods
Owners often evaluate multiple delivery options before committing to a project. Understanding the differences is essential.
Design-Build vs Design-Bid-Build
Traditional design-bid-build separates design from construction. While familiar, this approach often leads to late cost discoveries, schedule delays, and change orders once construction begins. Design-Build addresses these issues by aligning design decisions with real-world construction input from the start.
Design-Build vs Construction Management
Construction management offers oversight and coordination, but design responsibility typically remains separate. Design-Build consolidates responsibility under one team, reducing risk transfer gaps and accelerating decision-making.
Why Owners Are Choosing Design-Build
Owners increasingly choose Design-Build when speed, cost certainty, and accountability matter. By eliminating fragmentation, Design-Build creates a more predictable and efficient path to project completion.
Benefits of Design-Build for Owners and Developers
Design-Build delivers measurable advantages throughout the project lifecycle:
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Improved Cost Certainty through early estimating and continuous cost validation
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Accelerated Schedules by overlapping design and construction activities
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Reduced Change Orders due to early coordination and constructability input
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Clear Accountability with one contract and one responsible team
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Better Communication through integrated collaboration
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Risk Mitigation by identifying challenges early, not during construction
For owners managing capital investments, these benefits translate directly into fewer disruptions, stronger financial control, and better outcomes.
When Design-Build Is the Right Choice
Design-Build is particularly effective for projects that require:
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Aggressive or fixed schedules
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Early budget certainty
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Complex coordination between disciplines
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Renovations or expansions in occupied facilities
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Facilities with specialized operational requirements
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Multiple stakeholder groups requiring alignment
Engaging a Design-Build team early allows feasibility, budget, and schedule realities to guide design decisions — rather than reacting to them later.
Our Design-Build Process
At Broad Reach Construction, our Design-Build process is structured, transparent, and owner-focused.
Discovery and Feasibility
We begin by understanding your goals, constraints, and operational requirements. Early feasibility reviews help establish realistic expectations for cost, schedule, and scope.
Collaborative Design Development
Design professionals and construction managers work together to refine layouts, systems, and materials — balancing performance, cost, and constructability.
Pre-Construction Planning
Detailed estimating, scheduling, permitting coordination, and risk analysis occur before construction begins, reducing uncertainty and minimizing surprises.
Construction Execution
With plans aligned to budget and schedule, construction proceeds efficiently under disciplined management, safety oversight, and quality control.
Closeout and Turnover
We manage inspections, documentation, and commissioning to ensure a smooth transition into occupancy and long-term facility performance.
Industries We Serve with Design-Build
Design-Build is adaptable across a wide range of commercial environments. Broad Reach Construction delivers Design-Build solutions for:
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Office and Corporate Interiors
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EV Charging and Infrastructure Projects
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Specialized Commercial and Mixed-Use Facilities
Each industry brings unique challenges — and Design-Build provides the flexibility to address them proactively.
Design-Build Cost, Risk, and Schedule Control
Owners often ask how Design-Build impacts financial and contractual risk. The answer lies in transparency and early involvement.
Through open-book estimating, phased budgeting, and constructability reviews, cost risks are identified and addressed during design — not discovered after construction begins. Schedule risks are reduced by aligning permitting, procurement, and construction sequencing early in the process.
By consolidating responsibility, Design-Build also reduces finger-pointing and protects the owner from conflicts between project parties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Design-Build
Is Design-Build more expensive than traditional delivery?
Not necessarily. Early cost control and reduced change orders often result in equal or lower total project costs.
Who owns the design in a Design-Build project?
Ownership is defined contractually, but the design-build team is responsible for delivering a complete, compliant design.
Can Design-Build be used for renovations or occupied facilities?
Yes. Design-Build is particularly effective where phasing, logistics, and coordination are critical.
When should a Design-Build team be engaged?
The earlier, the better. Early engagement maximizes cost and schedule control.
Is Design-Build suitable for public or regulated projects?
In many jurisdictions, yes — provided procurement requirements are met.
How does permitting work under Design-Build?
Permitting is coordinated alongside design development to reduce delays and sequencing conflicts.
Start Your Design-Build Project with Confidence
Successful Design-Build projects begin with informed planning and the right team at the table. Broad Reach Construction partners with owners and developers early to provide clarity, control, and confidence throughout the process.
If you are evaluating Design-Build for an upcoming project, we welcome the opportunity to discuss feasibility, schedule considerations, and delivery strategies tailored to your goals.
Broad Reach Construction Leadership Team
KEVIN MORGAN
KEVIN DAVID
CHAD LYNCH
SHEA DAVIS
Message from Kevin Morgan, CEO of Broad Reach Construction Management
Broad Reach Construction Management serves clients across the East Coast with a simple mission: deliver dependable, results-driven construction management that brings your vision to life.
With more than 25 years of experience leading complex commercial projects, I’ve built our company around clear communication, disciplined cost control, and reliable execution. Our team is committed to managing every project with care, accountability, and a focus on long-term value.
When you choose Broad Reach, you gain a construction management partner who advocates for your best interests and delivers projects with clarity, control, and confidence.
