The Three Pillars for Design-Build Success
How to leverage people, processes and infrastructure in positioning your company for success in the design-build space
As one of the fastest-growing and most popular construction project delivery methods in the U.S., design-build is pushing industry stakeholders to drive collaboration and problem-solving on their projects. Collaborating and executing projects more effectively have become particularly critical in today’s ongoing pandemic world, where many owners face drastic budget shortfalls and resource constraints.
Over the last several years, FMI set out to examine the key factors and characteristics most contributing to a firm’s success in design-build. Through this exercise, we’ve learned that it takes three things to make these initiatives tick: people, processes and infrastructure.
In this white paper, we explore the three pillars that underpin a successful design-build approach for E&C companies of all sizes and across all customer verticals. These three pillars—people, processes and infrastructure—apply both to companies that are already in the design-build realm and those that are making their first foray into it. Additionally, differentiating a firm’s approach to design-build compared to design-bid-build is a key success factor.
About the Authors
Paul Trombitas is a senior consultant with FMI, Paul is responsible for managing and delivering in-depth market research focused on the built environment. He is actively involved with clients in developing market research and strategy, focusing on alternative project delivery methods. Related publications to Paul’s credit include: “The Growing World of Design-Build”, “Design-Build: Knowing What Your Clients Want”, “How Building Product and Material Manufacturers Can Grab the Design-Build Opportunity by the Horns” and “Leveraging Canada’s Active P3 Market.” He can be reached at [email protected].
Chris Barrazotto is a consultant with FMI. Chris is responsible for helping clients generate strategic options and execute on priority ideas, using a combination of market research, competitor analysis and business analytics. He can be reached at [email protected].
Emily Beardall is a senior analyst with FMI. Emily is responsible for creating and developing tools to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. She is committed to utilizing these strategic tools to improve company performance and profitability. Emily can be reached at [email protected].