Why Choose Design-Build for Your HVAC or Plumbing Project?
Design-build, design-bid-build and construction management are the three construction project delivery systems most commonly employed in North America. Over the past 25 years, use of design-build has greatly accelerated in the United States, making this delivery method one of the most significant trends in design and construction today. Project managers and general contractors alike understand that managing a construction or renovation project can sometimes feel like herding cats- designers on one side, contractors on another, and you stuck in the middle. That’s where design-build comes in.
Instead of juggling multiple contracts, teams, and egos, design-build puts everything under one roof. One contract, one unified team, and one goal: get the job done right, on time, and on budget.
What Is Design-Build?
Design-build is a streamlined project delivery method where a single team handles both the design and construction of your HVAC or plumbing system. That means your mechanical contractor isn’t just handed a set of plans- rather, they help create them. One entity, one contract, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion.
Compare that to another major construction project delivery system, design-bid-build, where design and construction are handled by separate teams with separate contracts. It’s no surprise that design-build has become one of the fastest-growing trends in the construction industry over the past two decades due to the simplified and efficient nature of this project delivery system.
Why It Works Better
When one team owns both design and construction, there’s no room to point fingers. You get:
- Faster delivery: Because design and construction overlap, timelines are reduced and problems get solved early.
- Lower costs: A unified team works smarter and more efficiently, often spotting value-engineering opportunities from the start.
- Better quality: Your goals are front and center. That leads to smarter systems that run better, longer.
- Simplified communication: You’re dealing with one point of contact, not five. Less stress for you, and fewer surprises!
- Less risk: The design-build team assumes additional risk away from the owner,
For owners, developers, and facility managers, this approach offers peace of mind. You’ll avoid being in the weeds managing multiple vendors- and instead, you can focus on your business while we focus on delivering a high-performing mechanical system.
Why Cooper Oates is the Superior Choice for Your Design-Build Project
Since 1972, Cooper Oates has been helping commercial building owners throughout Sacramento get the most from their HVAC and plumbing systems. We take pride in delivering long-term value and dependable performance through every phase of the building lifecycle.
Whether you’re starting from a rough sketch or detailed specs, our in-house design-build team will create a solution tailored to your goals and budget. We use advanced design tools to collaborate seamlessly with architects, engineers, and general contractors.
Our proven approach has helped clients reduce operating costs, simplify maintenance, and extend the life of their mechanical systems. From plans to installation and beyond, we’re with you every step of the way.
Let’s Build Something Smarter
Considering a mechanical upgrade, tenant improvement, or ground-up construction project? Choose a design-build team that gets the big picture and sweats the small stuff.
Give us a call at 916-381-4611 or visit coacair.com to learn how Cooper Oates can help you get more from your next project.