BlueScope Construction specializes in design-build construction. This method allows for better coordination throughout the entire preconstruction, engineering, manufacturing, and installation process, resulting in faster construction, better quality, and reduced costs.
The collaborative design-build approach provides the lowest total overall cost by considering all aspects of the project (programming, design, financing, and construction), not just the lowest initial bid price.
Construction can start and complete earlier than the traditional approach. Foundation design and anchor bolt layouts are completed concurrent with design development, resulting in earlier release and construction start.
There’s no need to hire, schedule and supervise individual architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Decisions are made based on a team approach, and the owner is always a member of our design-build team.
When searching for a design-build partner, it’s important to find a reputable company with the tools and expertise needed to complete your project. Since the company is both designing and building your project, it’s important that you research its credentials and portfolio to make sure it fits your needs and budget. It can also be extremely helpful to ask for references so you can learn first-hand about the company’s communication style, workmanship, and overall performance.
With more than 50 years of experience producing innovative, high-performing facilities delivered on time and within budget, BlueScope Construction has the robust resources and know-how to make sure your project doesn’t fall behind and exceeds all expectations.
Choose a firm with a solid safety record. Safety should be a primary concern for any quality firm. Protecting people on-site protects your project and investment.
Select a provider with experience, who can add value to the project. Ensure the company has good financial health and can bond the project appropriately.
Evaluate the firm's experience doing projects similar to what you need. Go beyond the pictures and portfolio highlights, and ask questions specific to your needs.
Ensure there will be partnership throughout the process. You want to be confident that your questions will be answered, your concerns will be addressed, and there will be no surprises.
The design-build process offers a single point of responsibility and contact for the project rather than juggling multiple contractors and companies. This makes the process much more fluid and streamlined from start to finish, so you get your building faster:
During preconstruction, the execution plan is developed, and a thorough review of the project scope is conducted. This helps avoid scope gaps and associated change orders. Project cost and schedule are established.
Our in-house structural engineering and detailing staff, knowledgeable in both pre-engineered metal buildings and conventional construction techniques, analyze every building and derive alternative design solutions to fit the project requirements. Engineers and technicians collaborate closely with project managers and the broader team for cost control and ease of erection.
During construction, the execution plan is put to work on a daily basis, including safety management, schedule maintenance, coordination of subcontractors, and dispute avoidance.
Closeout teams, consisting of contractors, engineers, and operators, collaborate to develop turnover packages and oversee the systematic transfer of building, electrical, and other systems. We partner to completion.