Design
and Build Companies Have All the Experts under One Roof
Often people think choosing to manage their own renovation the project will be a smart financial decision in comparison to employing the
services of a design and build contractor (often referred to as a Turnkey
Management Service). For major renovation, people can become unstuck very quickly
without the much-needed expert help, they come to realize they actually do need.
It takes a number of different experts to successfully make a renovation look
both professional and (more importantly) legal. For example, generally, renovations
require experts such as architects, builders, plumbers, electricians and in
some instances also interior designers. A design and build company are able to
provide all these services under one roof.
Design
Phase Needs an Architect
Possibly the most important aspect of a major
renovation in the design process. This is where you and your architect come
together in a ‘joining of minds’ to establish your needs, put together a plan
of action and draft accurate drawings for your proposed works. This early
planning stage is very important to cut down on time, money, and errors once
work starts. For this reason, if you are debating on whether to use the
services of an architect or do it yourself, I would highly recommend using an
architect. Apart from them ensuring the legality of your project, architects
can also be very helpful in advising you about the more technical aspects of
your project, like advice on suitable materials, provide accurate measurements
and drawings for your builder, all cutting down on your time and stress. Most
architects will also be happy to liaise with your builder making the whole
renovation process all the easier for you.
Knowing
What Materials to Use
One of the most daunting problems for any inexperienced
renovator is establishing and sourcing the right building materials for their
project. This is where the expertise of a reputable experienced building
company is essential! They will focus on your requirements, answer any
questions you may have, and talk you through what they believe would be the
best materials for your job. For a more convenient approach, ask your builder
to supply the materials for you! Most builders will be happy to do this as it
helps move the project forward without any major delays, they also have the
resources in place to meet these demands much more easily than you.
If you do decide to source and supply the materials
yourself make sure your research covers both material quality/functionality and
supplier’s creditability, you don’t want to place a big materials order with a supplier only to find out the particular materials ordered do not meet your
needs, or worse still, the suppliers have gone out of business! Both instances
will bring your works to an expensive and instant halt.
You will need to speak to a lot of people to
establish whose advice will be of genuine use to you, note that most
builders/people do not like to share contact details of their supplier sources.
Licenses
and Permits
Another really important reason why people hire
design and build contractors are due to their knowledge and expertise in
ensuring all works are completed in a manner that meets all legal requirements.
To fulfill the legal requirements procedure, a project will need; timely
inspections, sometimes involve the need for permits and licenses, and always
requires appropriate insurances to cover workers and the general public from
harm. Without the help of a design and build contractor the burden of gaining
and ensuring all these legal requirements are in place (and carried out) will
often be extremely confusing and challenging for you.
Warranties
and Guarantees
We should not overlook the huge benefits of warranties
and guarantees that come with employing design and build contractors. This will
provide you with the peace of mind that if anything were to go wrong at a later
date (and within the warranties period) the builder will return to eliminate
the issue without further charge to you!
Furthermore, as a design and build contractor is
almost always in full control of the work carried out, and all the tradesmen on the site, he cannot argue that the issue was caused by another contractor on site
and not him.
A
Design and Build Contractor is One Company That Does It All!
One of the main advantages of hiring a design and
build contractor is that it minimizes the possibility of confusion and misunderstanding,
which can often happen between the architectural (planning) stage and actual
construction stage.
Design and build contractors deal with both design
and construction of the building or renovation, whilst working under a single
company. This means there is just one port of call for you for everything
relating to your project, there is less chance of a breakdown in communication,
errors occurring, and of time-wasting, which ultimately saves you money.
Furthermore, it is more convenient to make payments to a single company, rather
than juggling your finances between 2 or more service providers. In comparison
to ‘doing it yourself’ or hiring a regular building company, essentially there
are more major advantages to employing the services of a design and build
company for your project. In short, it minimizes project-related ‘headaches’
and increases finish quality and time efficiency, in turn, saving you money in
the long run!
This is just a sample of what design and build
contractors can do. If you want to find out more, visit: www.bishopltd.com
Bishop
Ltd – Bespoke Builders and Developers – Covering Kent and Essex
Contact
us for all your design and build needs: 0208 926 2010 |
info@bishopltd.com
We are a leading reputable and experienced bespoke
construction company covering Essex and Kent. Our services include all aspects
of commercial and residential building works. We also provide a completely
managed turnkey construction process spanning the Pre- Construction, Construction
and Post-Construction phases of your project. This includes Architecture and
Construction, Project Feasibility, Cost Analysis, and Site Management. Our two
offices are located in Loughton Essex and Aylesford Kent and we operate across
most of Essex and Kent.
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