One Team. One Contract. One Shared Vision.
Design-Build simplifies project delivery by combining design and construction under one contract. From concept through completion, KE&G provides a collaborative, streamlined approach that improves communication, accelerates schedules, and delivers greater value for owners.
Design-Build Construction
What Is Design-Build?
Design-Build is a collaborative project delivery method that brings design and construction together under a single contract. Rather than managing separate agreements between architects, engineers, and contractors, owners work with one integrated team responsible for coordinating every phase of the project.
This unified approach streamlines communication, improves collaboration, and allows design and construction decisions to happen simultaneously. The result is a more efficient process that reduces risk, shortens schedules, and helps owners achieve better project outcomes.
At KE&G, we bring together experienced construction professionals, trusted design partners, and self-perform capabilities to deliver projects with greater accountability from concept through completion.
Why Choose CMAR?
Better Decisions Start Earlier
Single Point of Accountability
One contract. One team. One accountable partner guiding your project from planning through final completion.
Faster Project Delivery
Design and construction activities can overlap, reducing overall project timelines and allowing construction to begin sooner.
Collaborative Decision-Making
Owners, designers, and builders work together throughout the project to solve challenges early and make informed decisions.
Improved Cost Control
Continuous collaboration and real-time budgeting help align design decisions with project goals and available funding.
Reduced Risk
Integrated project delivery minimizes coordination gaps, reduces conflicts, and helps resolve issues before they impact construction.
Better Project Outcomes
Shared goals and continuous communication create a more efficient process that improves quality, schedule performance, and owner satisfaction.
Our Design-Build Process
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Why KE&G
An Integrated Construction Partner
CIVIL & COMMERCIAL EXPERTISE
KE&G uniquely combines heavy civil infrastructure and commercial construction expertise, allowing us to deliver projects from site development through final occupancy with one coordinated team.
SELF-PERFORM CAPABILITIES
By self-performing many critical scopes of work—including earthwork, underground utilities, paving, structural concrete, and site development—we maintain greater control over quality, safety, and schedule.
COLLABORATIVE PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Successful Design-Build projects depend on communication. We foster collaboration among owners, designers, trade partners, and field teams to maintain alignment throughout the project.
STREAMLINED DECISION-MAKING
Integrated project teams enable faster decisions, fewer handoffs, and quicker responses to evolving project needs.
FLEXIBLE DELIVERY EXPERIENCE
KE&G has experience delivering projects through Design-Build, CMAR, Hard Bid, JOC, IDIQ, and other procurement methods, allowing us to recommend the approach that best aligns with your goals.
BUILT FOR ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS
For more than 50 years, KE&G has delivered infrastructure and commercial construction projects across Arizona and New Mexico, providing local expertise backed by regional experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Design-Build?
Design-Build is a project delivery method where one contract combines both design and construction services. Owners work with a single team that manages the project from concept through completion.
How is Design-Build different from CMAR?
With Design-Build, the design and construction teams operate under one contract with a single point of accountability. In CMAR, the owner contracts separately with the designer and construction manager while benefiting from early contractor involvement during design.
When is Design-Build the right choice?
Design-Build is ideal for projects that benefit from accelerated schedules, streamlined communication, collaborative problem-solving, and simplified project management.
Can KE&G deliver both civil and commercial Design-Build projects?
Yes. KE&G's integrated capabilities allow us to deliver heavy civil infrastructure, site development, utilities, commercial construction, and complex multi-discipline projects through the Design-Build delivery method.
Does Design-Build reduce project schedules?
Often, yes. Because design and construction activities can overlap, Design-Build can significantly shorten overall project timelines compared to traditional delivery methods.
Does KE&G self-perform work on Design-Build projects?
Yes. KE&G self-performs many key construction scopes, providing greater control over quality, coordination, safety, and scheduling.
Who is responsible for design?
KE&G coordinates the entire design process through trusted architectural and engineering partners, serving as your single point of accountability throughout the project.
Is Design-Build right for public agencies?
Yes. Design-Build is widely used by municipalities, transportation agencies, utility providers, educational institutions, and private owners seeking efficient, collaborative project delivery.
