Crunch Time in the Construction Industry
3 Jun 2022
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It’s no news that lingering supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures have forced project teams across the U.S. to shake up their procurement and delivery processes. The projects of today are rife with risk, as supplied materials’ lead times and pricing have proven to be no longer as reliable as in past years.
Design-build has become an invaluable resource in the current environment, as earlier designs and contractor “onboarding” have become increasingly vital to keeping cost and time factors under control. Design-build gives project teams the flexibility they need for developing creative solutions and ensures proper alignment between the various members of the team.
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