Our Services

Construction Management
Defect Litigation
Claim Settlement
Expert Witness and Testimony Services
Cost Estimating

Construction Management

Design Build Associates has long been involved in construction management related to Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional projects.

As construction Management Consultants, Design Build Associates provides complete construction management services, including:

  • Defining the scope of work
  • Recommending appropriate architectural and engineering services
  • Review of design and cost analysis
  • Contractor selection and qualification
  • Construction observation and inspection
  • Invoicing approval and lien document review
  • Development of the punch-list
  • Complete project close out

Why Consider a Construction Management Company?


Defect Litigation

Owners can find themselves dealing with “life-safety” issues which must be addressed properly for their health, safety and welfare, as well as with property values.  With our experience in this area, we have helped many owners to restore their property to a watertight and structurally sound condition, all within a well planned, organized and budgeted construction process.

Claim Settlement

Design Build Associates has helped numerous clients to successfully settle insurance claims.

Claims may include:

  • Construction defects
  • Catastrophic events

By properly evaluating a claim and identifying the correct costs to make quality repairs, we have been successful in acquiring millions of dollars for our clients.

Expert Witness and Testimony Services

Design Build Associates also provides expert witness and testimony services for clients and attorneys who find themselves involved in construction defect litigation.

Our experience as contractors and construction managers gives us a strong understanding of:

  • Where construction defects normally occur
  • What caused them
  • What can be done to fix them

We clearly understand the process that an owner must undergo to correct these defects and restore the owner’s investment in their property.

Cost Estimating

Design Build Associates provides cost estimating.  Due to past experiences as owners of buildings that we have built, we understand what construction methods and materials can best be utilized to keep a project within budget without compromising quality.  Our participation in the design of the project provides a method for us to implement these cost saving techniques and materials.

To keep the project competitively priced, contractor bids are solicited through the various trades required by the project.  These bids are reviewed and then presented to the owner before final determinations are made as to which subcontractors will be involved with the project.

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Testimonials

"Design Build Associates has proven themselves capable of handling projects in a timely and professional manner with keen abilities in contract negotiations and project scheduling. They have a good grasp of the essentials required to move a project from inception to completion in a timely and effective manner. As president of First Western Development Co., I continue to involve them in my projects because I know they will be executed in a cost-effective, timely, and professional fashion."

Frank A. Piani
President
First Western Development Co.

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