Design-Build
by ENFRA MCC
Founded in 1919 as a design-build mechanical contractor, ENFRA has grown over the past 100+ years, expanding its specialized expertise to include design and construction across healthcare, higher education, hospitality, gaming, industrial sectors, and more.
Why Design-Build?
Design-build is an effective way to maximize value in new construction, renovations, equipment upgrades, and other critical building projects. ENFRA's integrated approach inherently improves efficiency and cost control, making it an increasingly popular choice as construction costs continue to rise across various sectors.
In the traditional design-bid-build method, engineers develop system designs based on the owner's needs and budget. Once finalized, the design is put out for bid, and engineers receive cost feedback from the construction market, sometimes for the first time. This is where the rubber meets the road: if costs exceed expectations, projects may be sent back to the drawing board or, worse, shelved entirely.
Design-build eliminates this risk by embedding builders directly into the design process. The designer and contractor work as a unified team, providing collaborative project recommendations aligned with the Owner’s program, budget, and schedule. While engineers develop schematics, contractors refine the details and assess the design’s impact on project goals, ensuring a streamlined, cost-effective execution.
Engineers and designers receive real-time feedback, allowing for quick adjustments that save time and resources. Cost, schedule, constructability, maintainability, and other key factors are seamlessly integrated into the final design.
A Trusted Partner in Design-Build
With the collaborative approach of design-build, designers and contractors develop construction documents together, ensuring the best possible solution for the Owner. By partnering with design-build firms like ENFRA, Owners face less risk and fewer cost overruns, as builders encounter significantly fewer change orders compared to traditional project delivery.
Our team includes accredited, accomplished engineers and builders at the forefront of engineering and construction. With all services under one roof, our teams seamlessly collaborate and innovate to deliver custom project solutions across the country.
