Design and Build

Design And Build Under One Roof, One Contract, One Accountable Team

Space planning, construction documents, permitting and interior construction delivered by a single team — so there are no gaps between design and the field.

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DESIGN AND BUILD

Design and build removes the handoff that kills commercial projects. Instead of hiring an architect, then bidding it out, then discovering the design can't be built for the budget, one team owns the outcome from first sketch to final inspection. We design to your budget from day one, value-engineer while it's still cheap to change, and build it ourselves — interior work only, which is why our estimates hold.

  • Programming, test fits and space planning
  • Construction documents and MEP engineering coordination
  • Permit filing, expediting and inspections
  • Budget development and value engineering before drawings lock
  • Full construction management with a single point of contact
  • One contract covering design and construction

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  • 30+ years of commercial experience
  • Licensed & insured in NY, TX, FL
  • One team from design to closeout
  • On-schedule, on-budget delivery
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What's Included

Test Fits & Programming

We test layouts against headcount, workflow and lease square footage before design fees pile up.

Design Documents

Permit-ready drawings and specs coordinated with structural and MEP engineers.

Budget-First Design

Every design decision is priced as it's made, so the drawings and the budget never diverge.

Value Engineering

Alternates presented with real cost and schedule impact — not vague suggestions.

Permitting

Filing, expediting and AHJ coordination handled in-house, not passed back to you.

Construction

Our own crews and vetted trades execute the design we drew, under one warranty.

Our Process

01

Discovery

Goals, budget range, lease dates and site conditions on the table in the first meeting.

02

Design

Test fit to permit set, priced continuously so nothing gets designed that can't be built.

03

Approve

One transparent contract covering design and construction. Locked scope, locked schedule.

04

Build & Close

Single PM through punch list, inspections, warranty and as-builts.

Spaces We Build

Office design and buildRetail design and buildRestaurant design and buildMedical and dental suitesWarehouse and industrial interiorsGyms and fitness studiosHotel and lobby renovationCorporate showrooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose design and build over hiring an architect separately?

One contract, one accountable party, and pricing that tracks the design in real time. There's no gap where the design comes in over budget and everyone blames someone else.

Can you use our existing drawings?

Yes. If you already have an architect or a permit set, we'll build to it. Design and build is an option, not a requirement.

Is the price fixed?

Yes — once the scope is defined we lock the price. No surprise change orders unless you request a change.

Do you build ground-up?

No. We do interior build-outs, fit-outs, tenant improvements and remodels only.

Which markets do you serve?

New York City and Connecticut, Dallas–Fort Worth, and South Florida from Palm Beach to the Keys.

Why Design-Build Removes Risk From A Commercial Interior

In the traditional design-bid-build model, the designer and the builder hold separate contracts, so when drawings and reality disagree, the cost of that gap lands on you. Design-build puts drawings, engineering, permitting, pricing and construction under a single contract with a single point of accountability. We price constructability while the design is still on paper, which means fewer redesigns, fewer change orders and a schedule that starts earlier because permitting and long-lead procurement overlap with design instead of following it.

Our Design-Build Deliverables

Every design-build engagement includes test fits and space planning, architectural and MEP drawings through permit set, code and ADA review, a line-item budget tied to that drawing set, permit filing and expediting, procurement and long-lead tracking, construction with one project manager, and a full closeout package with as-builts, warranties and O&M documentation.

Design-Build Across Three Markets

We deliver design-build interiors in New York City and Connecticut, Dallas–Fort Worth, and South Florida from Palm Beach through the Keys. Multi-market clients get one team, one contract format and one set of standards across all three, which is the reason brands doing regional rollouts tend to consolidate their build program with us.

Related Projects

A selection of design and build projects we've delivered across New York, Dallas–Fort Worth and South Florida. Click any project to see the full gallery.

Customer Testimonials

One contract from first sketch to certificate of occupancy. No gaps, no blame, no surprise pricing.
Director of OperationsTech company
They caught constructability problems during design that would have cost us six figures during construction.
VP of Real Estate & ConstructionNational brand
Design, permits and build from one team — we opened on the date we promised our investors.
Director of DevelopmentHospitality group

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