How Does Design-Build Construction Keep Your Costs Low?
Studies have shown that around 30% of all building materials delivered to a construction site end up as waste.
Recognizing the pressing need for more sustainable practices in the construction industry, stakeholders are exploring transformative solutions like the design-build approach, in particular with metal building systems. Integrating design and construction phases accelerates project timelines, reduces costs, and delivers substantial environmental benefits.
Let’s look at how the design-build approach continues to change the construction industry.
Site Waste Matters
One of the most effective advantages of design-build ability to minimize site waste. Conventional construction methods often lead to excessive material waste due to miscommunications and frequent design changes.
However, the design-build approach integrates the design and construction phases, enabling better coordination and precision. With inter-departmental collaboration, the number of errors and reworks will decrease.
This collaborative effort ensures that materials are used efficiently and minimizes waste. We see problems as, and sometimes before, they happen and can alter your plans quickly.
Efficiency of Designed Metal Building Systems
Metal building systems are well-known for being efficient and adaptable. Pre-engineered metal buildings are manufactured off-site in a controlled environment, ensuring precise production and reducing the chances of material waste.
Once delivered to the construction site, these components can be quickly assembled, speeding up the overall construction timeline. This reduces labor costs and minimizes the environmental impact associated with prolonged construction activities. This built-in efficiency leads to significant cost savings without compromising quality or structural integrity.
Sustainability of Metal Building Systems
Metal building systems are known for their sustainability, driven by the efficient use of materials and waste reduction. Central to this sustainability is incorporating steel, a highly recyclable material. The steel used in construction can be recycled repeatedly without losing its properties, making it ideal for eco-friendly building practices.
Many modern structural steel systems use a lot of recycled steel, supporting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact. Choosing steel as the primary construction material enhances sustainability in your project, ensuring that your project has a lower environmental footprint. This commitment to sustainability aligns with green building standards and contributes to long-term environmental stewardship.
How to Keep Your Costs Low
The design-build approach enables projects to get started more quickly and proceed more efficiently. When you have one team overseeing the entire project, you benefit from a more accurate timeline and scope.
You also don’t deal with the costly delays of communication problems. This helps you budget, track expenses, and comprehensively understand costs throughout the project.
Working with a full-service contractor under one roof gives you a single source of accountability throughout your project. This will help you avoid costly change orders that often result from bouncing back and forth between design and engineering teams.
As part of Butler Manufacturing’s™, network of Butler Builders®, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and use the latest technology and innovation to create the most efficient building we can with the highest value components.
For your next construction project, consider the efficiency and sustainability of the design-build approach with GALBRAITH Pre-Design Inc. Reach out to us today to bring your vision to life.
