At GIFFIN, we self-perform the majority of our work – passing the efficiency, knowledge, quality and cost savings to you.
GIFFIN works with a project Owner under a single contract to complete all project stages, from detail engineering through construction. Bundling designers and developers under the same contract allows Project phases to happen simultaneously. Emphasizing open communication between all stakeholders, including trades and subcontractors; offering many advantages to owners and contractors, including improved budget estimates, quicker project completion, and better teamwork between different entities.
Unlike design-bid-build, which requires a contract for design and another for construction, Turnkey design-build requires only one contract covering both the design and construction phases. The project usually progresses as an integrated process, overlapping the two phases. This speeds everything up, and a single leader —the General Contractor — is responsible for meeting the contract requirements.
The GC is also responsible for spotting inconsistencies between prescriptive requirements and performance standards and reporting those to the owner and other stakeholders. This method will typically yield superior outcomes compared to the DBB approach in terms of project timeline, engineering and construction quality. With the inherent price certainty that comes with turnkey projects, there is a reduced risk of cost overruns and schedule delays.
* SINGULAR CONTRACT – COST EFFICIENT – BETTER COMMUNICATION – FASTER PROJECT COMPLETION *
A recent study by the “Construction Industry Institute” found that design-build (Turnkey) projects had a 6% reduction in change orders, 102% faster delivery speed, and 3.8% less cost growth compared to design-bid-build (DBB).
Alternatively, if you’re interested in pure, objective technology consulting, GIFFIN provides design-only services as well. Refer to GIFFIN Technical Services.
