SERVICE

Design-Build Construction in Nottingham

Design-build is the fastest, most cost-certain way to deliver a building. As your single point of contract, we own the design, the build and the risk — so you don't have to coordinate competing consultants and contractors.

BENEFITS

Why clients choose us.

Faster Delivery

Overlapping design and construction shaves 20–30% off traditional programmes.

Cost Certainty

One fixed price, agreed early, with open-book cost reporting throughout.

Single Accountability

One contract, one team, one responsible party for every defect or delay.

Fewer Variations

Design and build coordinated from day one means fewer change orders mid-build.

Risk Transfer

Design risk sits with the design-build contractor, not the client.

Better Buildability

Constructors influence the design before drawings are frozen.

OUR PROCESS

Five steps. No surprises.

  1. 01

    Consult

    Free site visit, brief workshop, feasibility review.

  2. 02

    Design

    Concept, planning and technical design to RIBA stages 1–4.

  3. 03

    Estimate

    Open-book BOQ and a fixed lump-sum proposal.

  4. 04

    Build

    On-site delivery with weekly cost & programme reporting.

  5. 05

    Handover

    Snag-free handover, O&M manuals and 12-month defect cover.

SECTORS WE SERVE

CommercialGovernmentHealthcareEducationIndustrialResidential

FAQS

Common questions.

How much does design-build cost in Nottingham?+

Design-build typically costs 5–10% less than traditional procurement once variations and consultant fees are factored in. We provide a fixed lump-sum after RIBA Stage 3.

How long does a typical design-build project take?+

A £1–3M commercial scheme usually runs 9–14 months from appointment to handover, depending on planning timelines and scope.

Do you handle planning permission?+

Yes — we manage the entire planning application, including pre-app advice, public consultation and condition discharge.

GET STARTED

Ready to break ground?

Tell us about your project and get a free, no-obligation consultation within one working day.