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Hiring design-build firms in Alberta.
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How to choose a design-build firm.
What to ask before you hire, from Rocky.
One team for design and construction, so the drawings, budget and build stay in step. Use this checklist when you compare design-build firms, then ask Rocky if you want a second opinion.
- Ask how they price the design phase and what you own if you stop after it.
- See two finished projects with a similar budget to yours.
- Get at least two written quotes that list scope, materials, schedule and payment stages.
- Contractors who take money before the work is finished need an Alberta prepaid contracting licence. Ask for the number before you pay a deposit.
- Ask for a WCB Alberta clearance letter and proof of liability insurance.
- Read recent reviews and ask for references from jobs like yours.
Design-Build Firms: FAQ.
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With design-build one firm designs and builds under one contract. With design-bid-build you hire a designer first, then put the drawings out to builders for prices.
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