What to Expect from the Design-Build Process
A major remodeling project does not begin with demolition. Before any physical work starts, there are goals to define, conditions to document, design options to develop, materials to select, budgets to refine, and drawings to complete.
Perez DBR's Design-Build process is structured so those decisions are developed before the demolition and construction phases.
Understanding the process can help homeowners know why planning takes time and what they can expect to contribute along the way.
Preliminary Planning Defines the Direction
Perez DBR begins by reviewing the homeowner's goals and priorities. The team studies the existing property and develops early design opportunities.
At this stage, the goal is not to finalize every detail. It is to understand the scope, identify possible directions, and discuss preliminary budget considerations and trade-offs.
Detailed Planning Develops the Selected Concept
Once a direction is established, the design becomes more detailed. Perez DBR's published planning process describes this phase as including documentation of existing conditions, CAD modeling, design development, selection meetings, trade coordination, structural and mechanical considerations, and refined estimating.
This is also when many finish decisions are made. Cabinetry, flooring, tile, fixtures, lighting, and other selections can affect both the design and the final scope.
Construction Documents Turn the Design into Buildable Information
A concept drawing communicates an idea. Construction documents provide the detailed information needed to build it.
Perez DBR's process includes finalizing drawings, documenting scope and specifications, completing selections, addressing permit applications, and resolving final budget questions before construction starts.
Homeowners Are Part of the Process
Design-Build is collaborative. Homeowners need to communicate priorities, review concepts, make selections, respond to questions, and approve the direction of the project.
