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The Lundy Group uses a modified design-build process in pursuing its
projects. We feel this
is an excellent approach that can result in the best possible
product at the best possible price for the owner or tenant.
We feel this is so because our process involves the trades,
contractors and designer who actually install and maintain what they
design. When the
experience of installation and maintenance is considered in the
design phase, the design usually ends up being that which can be
efficiently installed and economically managed.
In other words, those installing it will make sure the design
is something they want to do and are willing to stand behind for
performance.
This efficiency
comes from several sources. It
comes directly from the trades involved such as plumbing, electrical
or HVAC. It also comes
from the synergy of the trades interacting for a design that is free
of conflict. Conflict
arises when the trades design in isolation of each other, when they
do not know what the next trade is designing.
HVAC duct work can interfere with sprinkler lines, electrical
feed can interfere with fire rated walls.
In bringing all trades together, it allows the synergy of
their cooperative effort to make sure their design is not in
conflict with others.
An additional
benefit in using trades to design, install and maintain their
systems is the system works. It
alleviates the finger pointing of the installer blaming the designer
for a bad design, or the maintenance vendor blaming the installer
for not doing it right. If
a contractor knows they will have to stand behind their system and
that they are the only ones involved with their system, these
excuses disappear.
There is a feeling
of teamwork, a sense of camaraderie that can be developed on a
project. Contractors
and subcontractors who feel this team approach will help others
rather than concentrating on only their own work.
This creates efficiency that can be directly measured in
completing the project on time and on budget.
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