Design-Build & Architecture Coordination
$12,000–$150,000 per project
Design-build puts the design and the construction under one contract. That's why it is usually faster and has fewer surprises than design-bid-build, where the architect and the contractor are separate parties and can end up pointing fingers when something doesn't line up. We coordinate the architecture and engineering and build the budget into the design from day one. The project carries straight through to construction, with no re-bidding. If you want one point of contact for the design, the permits, the trades, and the build, this is the delivery method that does it.
What We Do
- One contract for design and construction
- Architecture and engineering coordination, handled for you
- Budget and buildability built into the design from day one
- Usually faster than design-bid-build, with fewer surprises
- Permits and the trades folded into the same schedule
- One point of contact from first sketch to certificate of occupancy
Why hire one contractor for the whole project?
We handle mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work in-house. We also handle City of Katy and Harris/Fort Bend County permits ourselves. That means one contractor instead of three. Every job gets a named project manager and a clean, documented permit record. No hidden change orders. No chasing separate subs.
Get a free estimate →Prices shown are estimates for typical Katy-area projects. Actual cost depends on scope, finishes, materials, and permit requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does design-build cost in Katy, TX?
Design-build services in the Katy area generally run about $12,000 to $150,000 for the design and coordination scope, depending on project size and complexity, with construction priced on top. Putting design and construction under one contract usually lowers the total cost, since budget and buildability issues get caught early instead of after the drawings are done. We scope it to your project.
Is design-build faster than design-bid-build?
Yes. Design-build is usually faster than design-bid-build, because the design and the construction are one team instead of separate parties. That means no re-bidding gap and fewer mid-project surprises. The contractor builds budget and buildability into the design from day one, instead of discovering problems after the architect hands off the drawings.
What is the difference between design-build and design-bid-build?
In design-build, one contract covers both the design and the construction under a single team. In design-bid-build, the owner hires an architect first, then bids the finished drawings out to separate contractors. Design-build avoids the gap where the architect and the contractor point at each other when something doesn't line up, which usually means a tighter timeline and budget.
Do you coordinate the architect and engineers?
Yes. We coordinate the architecture and engineering as part of design-build, folding the permits and the trades into the same schedule instead of bolting them on later. You get one point of contact from the first concept through your certificate of occupancy, instead of juggling separate design and construction teams.
Can design-build work for both commercial and residential projects?
Yes. We deliver design-build on commercial buildouts, ground-up commercial, and larger residential remodels and additions. The benefit is the same in both cases. One team carries the project from design through construction, so the budget and schedule are set from the first sketch.
Related Services
Commercial Buildout / Tenant Improvement
We build office, medical, professional, and light-industrial tenant improvements. We work to your lease deadline and handle the permits and the trades.
Ground-Up Commercial Construction
We build free-standing retail, small office, medical, and light-industrial buildings. One contract covers everything from site work to your certificate of occupancy (CO).
Planning a buildout or remodel?
Call or text. Talk to the team that handles design, permits, and MEP under one roof.
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