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Design-Build Green Planet Building is a design-build green general contractor. Our design-build method produces project delivery in which one entity - our design-build team - works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services. We offer one entity, one contract, one integrated flow of work from initial concept through completion. Our design-build method (also known as design/ construct) is the single-source responsible for every aspect of the project. Across Los Angeles, Green Planet's design-build team successfully delivers office/retail buildings, apartments, custom homes with advanced green technology, and water additions to existing structures with superior results. Design-build is an alternative to design-bid-build. Under the latter approach, design and construction are split - separate entities, separate contracts, separate work. Although we still use this method on occasion, we recommend the design/build method to deliver the best results that save our clients money and stay with-in their budget. With the design build method the client options are much greater because Green Planet's certified green building professionals are there every step of the way to guide our client thought the entire process of the project not just the construction stages. One Contract, One Integrated Team = Quality This straightforward but fundamental difference saves money and time by transforming the relationship between designers and builders into an alliance which fosters collaboration and teamwork. United from the outset of every project, an integrated team readily incorporates sustainable practices. The Design-Build Advantage: Owner/Agency Benefits Earlier Delivery — joint project management means work is completed sooner with fewer issues. Cost Savings — an integrated team is geared toward efficiency and innovation. Better Quality — design-builders meet performance needs, not minimum design requirements, often developing innovations to deliver a better project than initially imagined. Singular Responsibility — one entity is held accountable for cost, schedule and performance. Decreased Administrative Burden — owners can focus on joy of the project rather than managing disparate contracts. Reduced Risk — the design-build team assumes additional risk. Reduced Litigation Claims — by closing warranty gaps owners virtually eliminate litigation claims. Commercial Client Benefits Higher Profit Margin — an integrated team is fully and equally committed to controlling costs. Decreased Administrative Burden — design-build streamlines communication between designers and builders. Reduced Litigation — a Victor O. Schinnerer benchmarking and claims study shows that from 1995-2004, only 1.3% of claims against A/E firms were made by design-build contractors. Increased Market Share— more and more owners choose design-build. |
