Design Build isn’t just a delivery method — it’s a mindset.

We bring architects, builders, engineers, and owners to the same table from the start, fostering open communication and purposeful collaboration. With everyone aligned from concept to completion, ideas become more innovative, solutions more efficient, results more reliable, and costs more affordable.

The outcome: minimized costs, streamlined schedules, and projects that perform better — because they were built smarter from the beginning.

EVERY SUCCESSFUL PROJECT STARTS WITH A STRONG PARTNERSHIP.

We work closely with our clients, aligning early on to deliver creative solutions, mitigate risk, and stay on schedule and budget. Our approach includes:

Alignment on vision, goals, and planning to reduce risk and eliminate inefficiencies

Integrated design-build services for streamlined coordination and accountability

Creative, purpose-driven solutions tailored to each project’s function and context

Transparent communication and hands-on project management from day one

Commitment to quality construction that supports long-term performance and value

On-time, on-budget delivery backed by disciplined project management

frequently asked questions

What is Design Build?

Design Build is an integrated project delivery method that offers owners a single point of responsibility across all phases of a project — from concept through completion.

With Lotus managing both design and construction, we assume full accountability for budget, schedule, and performance. This includes overseeing preconstruction planning, architectural and engineering services, permitting, subcontracting, construction, and closeout.

By streamlining communication and consolidating contracts under one team, we deliver a more efficient and budget friendly solution,

How is it Different?

What is Design Build?

In approaches like construction management or design-bid-build, owners engage separate contracts for design and construction, which can create gaps in coordination and increase the risk of delays or unexpected costs.

With Design Build, architects, engineers, and builders collaborate from the outset, integrating design decisions with real-time input on cost and constructability.

The result: a well-aligned team, a defined budget, a clear schedule — and a project that advances your business goals with greater certainty.

What is the Process?

What is Design Build?

What is the Process?

The Design-Build process has five main phases:

1. Selecting a Design Builder

2. Preconstruction Planning and Project Proposal

3. Architectural and Engineering Design

4. Construction

5. Post-construction

But unlike other construction methods, the phases overlap. All team members collaborate throughout the process to provide rapid project delivery.

Design Build isn’t just a delivery method — it’s a mindset.

EVERY SUCCESSFUL PROJECT STARTS WITH A STRONG PARTNERSHIP.

Our design build approach streamlines the process, fosters collaboration, and delivers results that align with both client goals and community impact.

frequently asked questions

What is Design Build?

What is Design Build?

What is Design Build?

How is it Different?

What is Design Build?

What is Design Build?

What is the Process?

What is Design Build?

What is the Process?

One Partner. One Process. From Concept to Completion.