Design-Build Benefits

You may already know that “design-build” is a start-to-finish, integrated design-through-construction alternative to the industry’s traditional system (architect/designer to multiple contractors to lowest bidder). But if you’ve not worked with a design-build firm yet, you may not be aware of the benefits for you, the homeowner.

Clients often tell us that accountability is what sold them on the ARC Design-Build system. From initial design through the last coat of paint, we are one team committed to bringing your dreams to life.  In addition to one-of-a-kind designs, our design-build process offers real remodeling cost savings and added value for your North Alabama home remodeling, home improvement, or home renovation project. We work with you to create the best possible design within your remodeling budget investment. The construction production team is involved during the design process to ensure the client receives the direct benefit of a competitive cost analysis. Our award-wining designs and true craftsmanship can add significant value to your home.

Accountability. Rather than shared responsibilities among several entities (a system that may lead to miscommunication and a tendency toward finger-pointing), ARC Design-Build gives you one partner to work with throughout your design-build process. From our sales and design staff to our expert cost analysts, qualified and creative interior designers, and finally our highly skilled, experienced field crew and trade contractor partners, we are one team committed to bringing your dreams to life.

Single point-of-contact. Do you have an idea? Question? Concern? With ARC Design-Build, you never wonder whom to call. From design revisions, product selections and budgeting, through permitting, construction issues, and billing, ARC Design-Build is there every step of the way.

Cost savings. At first glance, getting the lowest bid may seem to save you money. But with ARC Design-Build, the cost-savings we offer are real and don’t reduce the quality or value of your project. We work with you from the outset to design to your target cost investment, offering ideas and insights throughout design and construction to help you get the most “bang from your buck.” We also provide an experienced partner from project start to finish (we begin to share our ideas and knowledge at your free initial consultation). We want you to spend your money wisely. We present multiple options before we finalize the scope of work and use regional averages and historical data to help you understand costs and make sure we put the money where it counts.

Time savings. Working with you, ARC can create a ready-to-build plan much more quickly and efficiently than is often feasible using the traditional design-bid-build process. In addition, our on-the-job change process is streamlined to save time and money during construction.

Added value. The award-winning projects we design and build are of the highest quality, thus adding value to your home. Working closely with you, our partners, we’re also able to make ongoing suggestions regarding materials, designs, or construction methods that may yield a higher return on investment.