At GRP|WEGMAN, we know that effective project delivery requires more than just technical expertise—it demands a partnership that can adapt to today’s challenges and deliver results with certainty. Our Design/Build (DB) approach brings together design and construction into a unified process, providing a streamlined, efficient, and resilient solution for facility and infrastructure projects across diverse sectors.
In the traditional Design/Bid/Build (DBB) model, the design and construction phases are separate, with contracts held by multiple entities. In contrast, Design/Build integrates these phases, with GRP|WEGMAN serving as a single point of responsibility from concept through completion. This "zippered" approach creates a seamless transition between design and construction, minimizing gaps and accelerating project timelines.
Benefits Include:
When you partner with GRP|WEGMAN for your Design/Build project, you’re choosing a team that values transparency, collaboration, and accountability. Our approach is client-centered, ensuring that your voice is heard at every stage of the process. From initial consultation to project closeout, we take pride in delivering solutions that align with your vision and operational needs.
Comprehensive Design and Execution
GRP|WEGMAN has comprehensive design and execution capabilities across sectors, from industrial and educational facilities to municipal projects.
Flexible Funding Options and Innovative Procurement
Our flexible funding options and innovative procurement methods are tailored to fit your needs.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
Specializing in the design and implementation of energy-efficient solutions that provide you with a long-term cost advantage while lowering your environmental impact.
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Single Point of Responsibility
With GRP|WEGMAN, you work with a single partner who manages all aspects of your project. This means smoother communication, faster decisions, and no gaps between design and execution. We take full ownership of both the design and construction, ensuring alignment and accountability throughout.
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Time and Cost Efficiency
Our Design/Build process is inherently time-efficient, allowing for fast-tracking through overlapping design and construction phases. Clients gain clarity on total project costs earlier in the process, with firm, fixed-price contracts that protect against external risks such as rising labor and material costs. Unlike other models, GRP|WEGMAN’s Design/Build approach virtually eliminates change orders—unless initiated by the client—keeping your project on time and within budget.
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Risk Management with Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
In our Design/Build projects, we offer an advanced Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) model, where GRP|WEGMAN shares financial risk with the client. This includes a firm, fixed price, along with performance guarantees. With CMAR, we commit to budget and schedule certainty, offering operational deadlines backed by contractual obligations. If we don’t meet these commitments, financial penalties, or liquidated damages, are applied, underscoring our dedication to delivering results on time.
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Agility in a Post-COVID World
The post-COVID era has brought unprecedented supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and material price volatility. Our Design/Build model is especially suited to this environment, offering the agility to adjust to evolving circumstances and ensure continuity. By managing both design and construction, we can respond swiftly to changing conditions, make quick decisions, and secure materials early, reducing delays and cost escalations.
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Early Procurement and Cost Certainty
In our Design/Build projects, early procurement is a priority, allowing us to mitigate the risk of material shortages and rising costs. This proactive approach ensures that critical components are secured ahead of time, minimizing project delays in today’s volatile market.
Real-World Success Stories
Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner for schools, municipalities, and businesses. Check out some of our recent solar projects.
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