Design, Build & Project Management
Benjamin Michael - Commercial & Industrial
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Benjamin Michael's Design Build solution is an integrated construction method that follows a project management delivery process that offers the client one-stop shopping for the entire package of services you need to get your projects built. From the design and planning, to the specifications, estimating and construction, we have the resources to undertake all aspect of your project.
Design Build incorporates five major elements:
Benefits of our Design Build service
The benefits of Design Build arise mainly over the advantages of the Traditional Tender (bid) the main areas include:
Our charges are usually considerably less than design firms that only prepare plans for the traditional tender. Benjamin Michael also benefits from our hands-on construction experience, this enables us to identify problem areas on your project that would typically get missed by design firms.
During the design build process the design and estimation proceeds simultaneously with the result that the final design can be built for the client's budget. As oppose to the traditional tender, where the design evolves with little or no builder input on costs until the plans are complete. As a result the clients investment in costly design sometimes leads to ironic results.
The plans go out for tender, all bids come back far above the owners budget. Having paid for a process (traditional tender) that was supposed to bring then the lowest price, the client ends up with sets of plans they can't use, showing a design they can't afford to build.
Design Build contracts elevate works being acquired on the basis of price but on value instead. With traditional tender the client has to beware of low prices, tenders are low because low-cost material substitutions have been made, not enough time has been allowed to properly build element of the project, and price not quality, is emphasized in choosing sub contractors. Also due to the builder not being involved during the design architects do not always understand construction methods, there plans can call for unnecessarily complicated and inferior construction details.
Benjamin Michael's Design Build service alerts clients to the costs they are likely to face during construction for works beyond that shown on the plans. Unfortunately the traditional tender method often leads to the client being charged for numerous extras during construction, due to the builders intent on recouping costs for the low price he had to submitted to win the contract in the first place.
Benjamin Michael offers Project Management, Design Build and General Contracting Services for project delivery and will evaluate the advantages of each method to determine which will best suit the owner’s needs.
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Miss Blackwell
"This was the first time I had employed any builders & was not sure what to expect. BMC were a pleasure to work with throughout. Although it was only a small project all my queries were dealt with in a professional, timely & unbiased way. The standard of work was excellent & the site kept very clean & tidy throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone."
Mr & Mrs Hastings
"We were very happy with the building work at every stage and were impressed by the tidy and professional way of working. We also welcomed the ability to discuss any queries or concerns and these would be addressed (including changing our mind on something on the plan & was already started!) The work was always done to a high standard and no corners were cut. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to others."
Mr & Mrs Causen
“Ben and Michael were really friendly and helpful. They explained clearly everything that was involved and kept us fully informed as the build progressed. They are completely trustworthy and got along with the kids and dog. They are tidy workers and left the site each day as organized as possible. We would be happy to use their services again and would certainly recommend them to friends and family.”
Ms Reading
“If looking for reliable trustworthy sensible contractors and are working full time and need to let the builders get on with it then I’d recommend Ben, Guy and his dad. Inevitably snags happen but willingness to respond and put right without hassle was refreshing.”
Mr & Mrs Shepherd
“We found Mick & Ben easy to work with. They were always polite, kept us informed and turned up as and when they said they would. The quality of their work was high and we would certainly consider using them again.”
Mr & Mrs Bilby
“All the building work & finishing was completed to a very high standard. We would not hesitate in employing Benjamin Michael Construction in the future as they were very professional in every way & it was nice to have builders that cleaned up at the end of every day. Highly recommended.”
Mr & Mrs Young
“We were not looking forward to having the work done, but were very pleasantly surprised by how little disruption the work caused, despite the extend of the work. The contractors were very friendly, professional, hardworking and trust-worthy.
The end result is superb, and disruption during the work was as little as possible.”
Mr & Mrs Horsfall
“Having received many quotations – some through recommendations, I found BMC to be competitive & very thorough.
When the work began, and throughout the work, the necessary mess was confined to the site & never came through into the house. I was amazed how clean builders could be!!
Overall BMC’s work was excellent & I would have no hesitation in recommending their work to others”
Mr & Mrs Young
“The work (all of it) was carried out to an excellent standard. The builders were always on time or let us know otherwise. We always knew what was going on with our project at various stages. The builders were friendly yet professional”
Mr & Mrs Smith
“From the start to finish all of the work was carried out in a highly professional & friendly manner. We felt very comfortable consulting both Ben & Mick and always felt they were providing excellent, impartial advice. A potentially tough time was made easy. At times they went above & beyond, i.e. helping to provide a new kitchen”
Mr & Mrs Burrows
“Very helpful when discussing plans i.e. ideas for our extension. Would have no hesitation in recommending to friends and family. We found them very efficient and friendly”
