Design-Build & Architecture Coordination
$12,000–$150,000 per project
Design-build puts the design and the construction under one contract and one accountable team — which is why it's typically faster and has fewer surprises than the traditional design-bid-build path, where the architect and contractor are separate parties pointing at each other when something doesn't line up. We coordinate the architecture and engineering, build constructability and budget into the design from day one, and carry the project straight through to construction without re-bidding. For owners who want a single point of contact across the entire project — design, permits, MEP, and the build — this is the delivery method that keeps the timeline and the budget honest from the first sketch.
What We Do
- Single contract for design + construction — one accountable team
- Architecture and engineering coordination handled for you
- Constructability and budget built into the design from the start
- Typically faster than design-bid-build, with fewer mid-project surprises
- Permits and MEP folded into the same schedule, not bolted on later
- One point of contact from first concept through certificate of occupancy
Why hire one team for the whole project?
Because we coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing in-house and expedite City of Katy and Harris/Fort Bend County permits ourselves, you deal with one accountable contractor instead of three. Every job gets a named project manager and a clean, documented permit record — no hidden change orders, no chasing separate subs.
Get a free estimate →Prices shown are estimates for typical Katy-area projects. Actual cost depends on scope, finishes, materials, and permit requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does design-build cost in Katy, TX?
Design-build services in the Katy area generally run about $12,000 to $150,000 for the design and coordination scope, depending on project size and complexity, with construction priced on top. Putting design and construction under one contract usually reduces total cost by catching budget and constructability issues early instead of after the drawings are done. We scope it to your project.
Is design-build faster than design-bid-build?
Yes — design-build is typically faster than design-bid-build because the design and construction are one accountable team instead of separate parties, so there's no re-bidding gap and fewer mid-project surprises. The contractor builds budget and constructability into the design from day one rather than discovering problems after the architect hands off the drawings.
What is the difference between design-build and design-bid-build?
In design-build, one contract covers both the design and the construction under a single accountable team; in design-bid-build, the owner hires an architect first, then bids the finished drawings to separate contractors. Design-build avoids the gap where the architect and contractor point at each other when something doesn't line up, which usually means a tighter timeline and budget.
Do you coordinate the architect and engineers?
Yes — we coordinate the architecture and engineering as part of design-build, folding permits and MEP into the same schedule instead of bolting them on later. You get one point of contact from the first concept through certificate of occupancy rather than juggling separate design and construction teams.
Can design-build work for both commercial and residential projects?
Yes — we deliver design-build on commercial buildouts, ground-up commercial, and larger residential remodels and additions. The benefit is the same in both cases: a single accountable team carries the project from design through construction, so the budget and schedule stay honest from the first sketch.
Related Services
Commercial Buildout / Tenant Improvement
Office, medical, professional, and light-industrial tenant improvements — built to your lease deadline with permits and MEP coordinated under one contract.
Ground-Up Commercial Construction
Free-standing retail, small office, medical, and light-industrial — from site work and foundation to certificate of occupancy, one contract.
Planning a buildout or remodel?
Call or text — talk to the team that handles design, build, permits, and MEP under one roof.
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