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For a Design-Build project, Melloul-Blamey is contracted to lead the team of architects, engineers and sub-trades from design through to completion.

The project is quoted as a single lump sum price, and we ensure single source responsibility through direct communication with the owner so that we can successfully deliver the project.

The DESIGN-BUILD APPROACH offers numerous advantages:

  • Control and responsibility are centralized through one source;
  • The construction schedule is accelerated, by condensing several steps in the traditional process
  • We build in partnership with you to meet your budget
  • We work with you cooperatively to eliminate the unknown
  • We select only qualified subtrades/suppliers
  • This approach fosters teamwork among all parties helping to ensure the achievement of our common goals with a minimum amount of conflict between the parties
  • Assist in site selection
  • Prepare preliminary designs
  • Conceptual cost estimates
  • Preliminary Scheduling
  • Provide leasing and financing options
  • Assist with Government approvals
  • Design Co-ordination and Construction Documents
  • Pre-qualify and invite subtrades to tender
  • Provide detailed costing
  • Assist in site selection
  • Prepare preliminary designs
  • Conceptual cost estimates
  • Preliminary Scheduling
  • Provide leasing and financing options
  • Assist with Government approvals
  • Design Co-ordination and Construction Documents
  • Pre-qualify and invite subtrades to tender
  • Provide detailed costing
  • On site skilled supervision and management
  • Control Risk
  • Manage subcontracts
  • Monitor and control project costs and accounting
  • Monitor and control the development schedule
  • Administration of the project documentation
  • Administration of the project changes
  • Administration of the project shop drawings
  • Maintain quality control
  • Provide and enforce health and safety program
  • Obtain occupancy permits
  • Coordinate move in
  • Provide as built drawings and maintenance manuals
  • Project close out procedures
  • Clean up and address all deficiencies
  • Provide start up training
  • Provide one year warranty walkthrough
  • Provide on going customer support

Project Delivery Method

  • The Owner selects and retains one administrative entity who acts as his agent, the Prime Contractor
  • The Owner establishes his design and budget parameters and the Prime Contractor co-ordinates the design with his Consultants and trade contractors
  • Due to the ongoing daily communication, the Prime Contractor is able to provide current, accurate data relating to costs and delivery schedules
  • Design considerations can be accommodated in the early stages to effect an efficient meshing of design and practical construction technique
  • As the design proceeds, a firm price and completion date can be established and construction can commence before design is finalized

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