Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build: What’s the Difference?
The Traditional Approach: Design-Bid-Build
In a design-bid-build setup, the process is linear:
The architect designs the project.
Contractors bid on that design.
The owner hopes everything aligns once construction begins.
This approach often leads to miscommunication, budget overruns, and delays when design intent doesn’t match real-world constraints.
The Modern Solution: Design-Build
With design-build, it’s one team, one contract, and one shared goal from day one. The designer and builder collaborate under the same roof, ensuring every decision supports the project’s timeline, budget, and vision.
The result?
Faster delivery
Clear accountability
Fewer surprises
Collaboration replaces confrontation. Problem-solving replaces finger-pointing. And owners gain the certainty they’ve been looking for.
Partner with EXXCEL
At EXXCEL, we bring your vision to life from concept to completion through our proven design-build approach. If you’re ready to streamline your next project, reach out to our team to start the conversation.