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Integrated Design-Build Services in Oregon & Washington

RDL Construction offers comprehensive design-build services throughout Oregon and Washington. Our integrated approach combines design and construction under a single contract, providing you with streamlined project delivery, enhanced communication, and a more efficient building process from concept to completion.
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Service Overview

Our design-build services provide a simplified, cohesive approach to construction that eliminates the traditional gaps between design and building phases.

At RDL Construction, we understand that the traditional design-bid-build process can create disconnects between design vision and construction reality. Our design-build approach integrates these phases under unified management, creating a collaborative environment that enhances efficiency and outcomes.

Our design-build services include:

  • Single-source responsibility
  • Collaborative design process
  • Architectural coordination
  • Engineering integration
  • Constructability analysis
  • Budget-conscious design
  • Value engineering
  • Accelerated project delivery
  • Cohesive team approach
  • Early construction input
  • Design flexibility during construction
  • Streamlined communication
  • Reduced change orders
  • Comprehensive quality control

Why Choose RDL Construction

Our approach to design-build combines creative design vision with practical construction knowledge to create projects that are both beautiful and buildable.

  • Unified Responsibility: We provide a single point of contact and responsibility throughout your entire project
  • Budget Integration: Our process incorporates cost considerations from the earliest design stages, aligning vision with financial reality
  • Time Efficiency: Design-build typically reduces project timelines by 20-30% compared to traditional methods
  • Construction Expertise: Our background in concrete work and general contracting informs design decisions with practical building knowledge

As a full-service contractor with specialized concrete expertise, we bring valuable construction perspective to the design process. This ensures that designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound and efficiently buildable.

Our Design-Build Process

We follow a proven, systematic approach to design-build that ensures exceptional results and client satisfaction at every stage.

1. Initial Consultation & Needs Analysis
We begin with a thorough discussion of your project goals, requirements, and vision. We explore your functional needs, aesthetic preferences, budget parameters, and timeline expectations.

2. Conceptual Design & Feasibility
Our team develops preliminary concepts that address your needs while assessing technical feasibility and budget alignment. This early integration of design and construction considerations is a key advantage of the design-build approach.

3. Design Development & Budgeting
We refine designs based on your feedback while simultaneously developing detailed cost projections. This parallel process ensures that design decisions remain aligned with budget reality.

4. Construction Documentation & Permitting
We create comprehensive construction documents and secure all necessary permits and approvals. Our understanding of regulatory requirements in Oregon and Washington facilitates smooth approvals.

5. Integrated Construction
Our team seamlessly transitions from design to building, with design team members remaining involved throughout construction. This continuity ensures that design intent is properly executed.

6. Quality Assurance & Project Delivery
We implement rigorous quality control throughout construction and manage all aspects of project completion and turnover. A comprehensive final review ensures all elements meet both design vision and quality standards.

Popular FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between design-build and traditional construction methods?
The traditional "design-bid-build" method separates design and construction into distinct phases with different companies, often creating disconnects between design vision and construction reality. In contrast, design-build unifies these functions under a single contract with one company responsible for both. This integration typically results in 20-30% faster project delivery, fewer change orders, enhanced communication, greater cost control, and a more collaborative process. With design-build, you have a single point of accountability rather than mediating between separate design and construction entities.
Is design-build more expensive than traditional methods?
Design-build typically delivers overall cost savings of 5-10% compared to traditional methods due to several factors: early identification of cost-effective solutions; reduction in change orders; elimination of redesign for budget alignment; streamlined project timelines; and value engineering integrated throughout the process. While design services are included in our contract rather than contracted separately, the integrated approach creates efficiencies that generally result in better overall value. Our transparent process provides clear cost visibility throughout design and construction.
How much input do I have in the design process with design-build?
You maintain complete approval authority throughout our design-build process. We establish a collaborative framework where your input and feedback drive design decisions at every stage. The difference from traditional methods is that your decisions are informed by real-time construction expertise and cost implications, allowing for more effective choices. We conduct regular design review meetings and provide visualization tools to ensure the developing design aligns with your vision. Your involvement can be as hands-on or as delegated as you prefer.
Does design-build work for both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, design-build is highly effective for both residential and commercial construction. For residential projects, it simplifies the homeowner's experience by eliminating the need to coordinate between separate architect and contractor relationships. For commercial projects, it accelerates timelines and improves cost control, which directly impacts business operations and investment returns. The benefits of single-source responsibility, enhanced communication, and efficiency apply equally to both sectors, though the specific processes may be tailored to the unique requirements of each project type.