Design-Build
One Contract. One Team. Complete Accountability.
Separate design and construction contracts can leave owners coordinating multiple parties, managing handoffs and resolving competing priorities. TrueHeart Design-Build brings design management and construction delivery together under one contract, with a single contractual partner responsible for the agreed scope.
We assemble or manage the design team, coordinate architects, engineers and consultants, and oversee procurement and construction. Bringing construction knowledge into design decisions early helps align the project vision with buildability, budget, schedule and delivery requirements.
The Advantage
Design with Construction in Mind.
Instead of waiting for completed drawings to expose delivery challenges, we evaluate options while they can still influence the outcome. Our team works across design and construction to test systems, materials, sequencing and procurement approaches, making cost and schedule trade-offs visible before major commitments are made.
How We Deliver
One Team from the Start.
- 01
Define the Project Strategy
Clarify owner objectives, project constraints, preliminary costs, schedule requirements and the risks that could affect feasibility.
- 02
Manage Integrated Design
Coordinate architects, engineers and specialist consultants under the agreed design-build arrangement, aligning design decisions with construction requirements.
- 03
Optimize the Delivery Method
Assess conventional, modern and hybrid construction methods against the project’s business case. Where Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are suitable, coordinate the interfaces between design, manufacturing, installation and site-built work.
- 04
Plan and Build
Develop procurement and construction plans, manage trades and site delivery, and provide owners with clear reporting on cost, schedule, quality and decisions.
- 05
Complete and Handover
Coordinate commissioning, closeout, deficiencies and handover against the agreed project requirements.
Less Coordination Burden. Clearer Accountability.
What You Get
- One contractual partner for the agreed design and construction scope
- Construction input while design choices can still be improved
- Coordinated technical decisions, procurement and site execution
- Clear recommendations that help owners understand cost, schedule and quality trade-offs
- A delivery approach shaped around project needs, not a predetermined building system
Modern Building Systems, Integrated Where They Fit.
For developments using MMC, TrueHeart coordinates the design and construction interfaces required to integrate factory-built components with conventional site work. We evaluate whether each system suits the project, rather than treating MMC as a default solution.
One Partner from Design to Delivery.
Explore an integrated approach that connects your development objectives to design and construction decisions.
