Design & Build vs traditional contracting: which is right for you?

Choosing how your project is delivered affects cost, time and risk. The two most common routes are traditional contracting and design & build.

Traditional contracting

The client appoints a designer first, then tenders the completed design to contractors. It offers strong design control but usually takes longer.

Design & Build

A single company is responsible for both design and construction. Overlapping the stages saves time and gives the client one point of responsibility.

Which should you choose?

• Choose traditional when design detail and control are the top priority.
• Choose design & build when speed, cost certainty and simplicity matter most.