Working With Us

What is Design-Build?
Design-Build with Hugman Architecture & Construction is a turnkey, one-stop shopping approach to renovating an existing facility or constructing a new facility. This approach is proven to be a cost effective alternative to the conventional Architecture-Construction Management approach.

Do I need to consider entering into a design-build contract?
If any of the following fits your current or near-future situation, you may want to consider initiating a design-build project by contacting us.

1. Your congregation or business is considering relocating.

2. Your current facility simply does not meet your needs.

3. Your congregation or business is growing and you are considering an addition, remodel or new facility.

4. You have recently acquired land and, although not ready to build, would like to have a master plan developed for the long-term use of the land.

5. You have a need for additional space and/or building functions, but you cannot envision how you will afford it.

6. You will need to sell your existing facility before you can begin to think about funding a construction project.

7. You have a vision for a facility but have not yet identified the right location.

8. Your current facility could use a facelift.

What are the benefits of working with Hugman Architecture & Construction?
1. Single Source of Responsibility: Total integration of design and construction by a single, fully accountable, and professionally licensed entity. Complete coordination of all details from conception to completion.

2. Up front pricing: Continuous pricing up front and throughout the design and construction process to target and maintain the budget. Less time and cost than traditional architecture/bid/construction methods.

3. Teamwork approach: Involvement of the client in the design-making and construction process is encouraged rather than discouraged. Communication is key.

What can I expect in the Design-Build process?
Hugman Architecture & Construction has experienced people to facilitate each client in defining the desired building functions and objectives that match your company’s needs, wants and budget parameters. Many clients are not completely sure what they want. Others have more wants than money. Assisting a client in defining their near and long-term needs and in reconciling desired building functions and size with available funds is one of our core competencies.

What is the downside?
There are no gimmicks associated with this process and it will save you money. Here are some facts:

• Hugman Architecture & Construction is not the only company in this area that offers design-build. It is not new. However, our turnkey capability offers clients a flexible and positive experience that is unequaled.

• The client generally will stay with one company throughout the design and construction process. This may initially be met with skepticism. However, our cost, quality, and satisfied customer record reinforce the idea that this is the best method for your construction project. 

When should real budgeting enter your project?
With our Architect-Led Design-Build approach, the scope and budget for the project are defined up front prior to the design phase. In a conventional approach, the project budget and scope are typically not reconciled until after the design and bid are complete which typically results in scope modification and additional costs and time.

Architect-Led Design-Build:
Scope/Budget – Design – Build

Conventional:
Scope – Design – Budget/Bid – Re-design/Re-bid – Build

Competitive Cost?
In Design-Build, the client can control the cost throughout the project. This typically results in substantial savings over conventional construction approach with much less money required initially to get started.