Design Build

One team. One vision. From concept to completion.

Our design-build approach brings design and construction together under one coordinated team, giving our clients a streamlined path from initial concept through project completion. By integrating planning, design, budgeting, scheduling and construction from the beginning, we help reduce delays, control costs, improve communication and deliver a more efficient project.

A design-build project delivered by Southwest Construction Services

A Collaborative Approach

Bringing every stakeholder to the table early

We work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and public agencies to develop solutions that meet the project's functional, financial and scheduling requirements.

Early contractor involvement allows constructability, cost, phasing, procurement and scheduling considerations to influence the design before they become costly changes in the field.

  • Preconstruction planning and consultation
  • Design coordination and management
  • Preliminary budgeting and cost estimating
  • Value engineering
  • Constructability reviews
  • Scheduling and phasing
  • Permit and agency coordination
  • Subcontractor and supplier coordination
  • Procurement and long-lead planning
  • Construction management
  • Quality control and site supervision
  • Project closeout and turnover

What We Bring

Everything under one contract

One Accountable Team

Design and construction under a single coordinated team, so you have one point of accountability from concept through completion.

Early Contractor Involvement

Constructability, cost, phasing and procurement shape the design before they become costly changes in the field.

Cost & Schedule Control

Integrated budgeting and scheduling reduce delays, control costs and deliver a more predictable path to completion.

Commercial & Public Works

From commercial improvements and facility renovations to complex public works and ground-up construction.

How It Works

One team, from concept to keys

01

Concept & Consultation

We bring our team in early to evaluate the project, identify opportunities and align on functional, financial and scheduling goals.

02

Design & Budget

Design coordination, preliminary budgeting, value engineering and constructability reviews develop the plan in parallel.

03

Coordinate & Build

We manage permits, agencies, subcontractors and procurement, then deliver with quality control and site supervision.

04

Closeout & Turnover

We complete project closeout and turnover with the documentation, safety, quality and accountability demanding projects require.

Southwest Construction Services headquarters in Lakeside, California

Contact Us

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Tell us about your project. We will help you find the best solution and value for your construction needs.