At the J. Alexander Co., we get involved with projects at various stages. Some of our best projects are those that we have taken on as a “Design/Build”.

Design/Build is a system of contracting under which one entity performs both Architectural/Engineering design and construction. In the traditional Design/Bid/Build approach an owner commissions an architect or engineer to prepare drawings and specifications and separately selects a construction company, either by negotiation or competitive bidding.

The J. Alexander’s fast, effective Design/Build System packages high quality professional design services with high quality professional construction. This marriage of operating style and service provides you, the client, with a seamless, cost effective, functional project from one accountable source.

We will manage every aspect of your project from the start to finish taking your ideas at the initial meetings and returning with suggestions and selections, ultimately presenting you with a completed project that represents those original ideas. The concept of one accountable expert is attractive in that it keeps your project free of “interpretations” as it moves from design to construction. Should problems arise, sole accountability prevents your project from being slowed down with finger pointing between individual. Cohesiveness between design and construction is enhanced.

Design/Build firms have made customized, professional design affordable to a wider population. Using a Design/Build company to produce plans ensures that the design you love is one that can actually be built within your budget.

In doing Design/Build, you are likely to save one or two months in completion of a project over conventionally separated design and construction services. Entering into the design phase, we already knows where your project fits into the schedule. You are not in the position of having to complete the design phase of the project before you begin to interview the builder. Design and construction phases can be overlapped.

The relationship with your Design/Builder is established during the design phase of your project and we know what is important to you. As your comfort level increases through getting to know us before construction actually begins, you are assured that your building will be as you want it.

Design/Build is a delivery system that fits the times. One stop shopping, accountability, functional and cost efficient design are highly valued in today’s hectic environment.