Design-Build
Construction Services in Edmonton, Alberta
Streamlined Commercial Building with Design-Build Solutions
What is Design-Build Construction?
Design-build is a project delivery method where a single entity manages both the design and construction phases from start to finish. Unlike the traditional model (where clients must separately manage architects, engineers, and contractors), design-build offers a unified approach, streamlining communication, timelines, and accountability.
Benefits of Design-Build for Commercial Projects
Faster Project Delivery: Overlapping design and construction phases saves time.
Single Point of Contact: One team handles both design and build, simplifying coordination.
Cost Predictability: Early budgeting and real-time cost control reduce surprises.
Stronger Collaboration: Owners, designers, and builders work together from day one.
Fewer Change Orders: Integrated planning helps prevent costly rework or scope gaps.
Custom, Value-Driven Outcomes: Solutions are tailored to your goals — not just drawn on paper.
Our Design-Build Process
We believe in a streamlined approach to bringing your vision to life. Our Design-Build services integrate every stage of your project, from initial concept to final touches, under one roof. This collaborative method ensures seamless communication, efficient timelines, and cost-effective solutions, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. We're dedicated to delivering exceptional results that align perfectly with your business goals. Our process includes:
Initial Consultation & Needs Assessment: We listen to your goals, budget, and vision.
Preliminary Design & Budgeting: Collaborate on concepts, materials, and cost planning.
Design Finalization & Permitting: Complete construction drawings and secure required approvals.
Construction & Site Management: Efficient execution with quality control and safety built in.
Closeout & Turnover: Final walkthrough, inspections, and post-project support.
Progressive Design-Build: A Collaborative Approach
Goldwing also offers progressive design-build, where we’re brought on early in the planning phase to collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, and regulatory authorities. This approach improves scope clarity, builds trust, and allows the team to adjust the design as new information (like permitting, site conditions, or evolving needs) comes to light.
Progressive design-build is ideal for projects that require:
Phased budgeting and scope flexibility
Complex regulatory coordination (e.g., Parks Canada, environmental review)
Early cost certainty without locking in incomplete designs
Commercial Design-Build Applications
Goldwing’s design-build expertise covers a wide range of commercial projects:
Office and retail buildings
Hospitality and multi-use facilities
Remote-site and modular construction
Maintenance shops and light industrial spaces
Tenant improvements and adaptive reuse
Why Choose Goldwing Construction for Your Design-Build Solutions?
Experience That Matters: Proven results in both urban and remote Alberta construction environments.
Owner-First Culture: Your goals guide every design decision — not just aesthetics, but functionality, timelines, and lifecycle value.
Transparency Tools: Real-time updates and documentation via Buildertrend software.
Reputation for Quality: Backed by decades of hands-on leadership and repeat client relationships.
Design-Build Frequently Asked Questions
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In traditional construction, you hire a designer and then tender the project to a contractor. In design-build, one team handles both, reducing gaps in communication, delays, and budget overruns.
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For most projects — yes. It’s especially well-suited to:
Tight timelines
Complex logistics
Projects with evolving scopes
Owners who prefer a single point of accountability
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It allows flexibility in scope and pricing during early design phases. You don’t need to finalize every detail before construction starts — ideal for projects with many unknowns or stakeholder input.
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Often, yes — because design-build reduces change orders, speeds up delivery, and prevents scope gaps. More importantly, it provides better cost control from day one.
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Timelines depend on size and scope, but design-build projects typically finish 10–20% faster than traditional methods.
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Faster completion
Early cost certainty
Unified team and clear communication
Fewer administrative headaches
Design aligned with budget and constructability from day one
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A design-build firm manages both design and construction under one roof. A general contractor typically enters the project after design is complete and only manages construction — requiring the owner to juggle coordination between multiple parties.
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Ask about previous design-build projects.
Request client references.
Look for clear communication, transparent pricing, and a team that listens to your goals.
Make sure they understand local permitting and code requirements.
Contact us for your Next Design-Build Project
Ready to embark on your commercial construction journey with a trusted design-build general contractor in Edmonton? Contact Goldwing Construction today at 780-483-7300 to discuss your project and discover how our design-build solutions can bring your vision to life.
Design Build Client Testimonials
See what our clients have to say about the value, efficiency, and results they’ve experienced through our design-build process. Read their stories to discover how we’ve helped bring their commercial visions to life - then let’s talk about how we can do the same for you!
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