Design-Build
Single-Source Delivery

Design-Build

We coordinate architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof — eliminating the gaps between design and execution that cause most construction problems.

Overview

One Team. One Contract. Zero Gaps.

The traditional design-bid-build model creates a fundamental problem: the architect designs the project, the contractor bids it, and the owner is left managing the gap between what was designed and what can actually be built on budget. This gap is where most construction problems — and most change orders — are born.

Our design-build approach eliminates this gap. We coordinate your architect and engineers from day one, ensuring that every design decision is made with full awareness of its construction implications. The result is a set of permit-ready drawings that reflect reality — not optimism.

For franchise operators, design-build also means faster delivery. By overlapping the design and preconstruction phases, we compress your overall timeline and get you to your opening date sooner.

What's Included
  • Architect and engineer coordination and management
  • Integrated design and construction scheduling
  • Value engineering throughout the design phase
  • Franchisor design approval coordination
  • Permit application and approval management
  • Construction execution with full CPM scheduling
  • Single contract and single point of accountability
  • Compressed timeline through design-construction overlap
  • Complete documentation package at handover
How It Works

Our Process

Step 01

Concept & Programming

We work with you to define the project scope, budget, and timeline — and select the right architect and engineering team for your specific project.

Step 02

Schematic Design

We develop schematic drawings that establish the overall layout, material palette, and key design decisions — with construction cost implications built in from the start.

Step 03

Design Development & Value Engineering

We refine the design to optimize cost, constructability, and schedule — ensuring the final drawings reflect a project that can be built on budget.

Step 04

Permit Drawings & Approvals

We finalize permit-ready drawings, coordinate franchisor approvals, and manage the permit application process.

Step 05

Construction Execution

We execute the construction with full CPM scheduling, daily reporting, and quality control inspections at every milestone.

Step 06

Handover & Closeout

We deliver a complete documentation package and provide ongoing warranty support after handover.

The Olive Tree Difference

Why Clients Choose Us

No Design-Construction Gap

By integrating design and construction under one team, we eliminate the gap where most construction problems are born.

Faster Delivery

Overlapping design and preconstruction phases compresses your overall timeline — getting you to your opening date sooner.

Single Accountability

One contract, one team, one point of accountability. No finger-pointing between your architect and your contractor.

Cost Certainty

Value engineering is built into the design process — not bolted on after the fact. You know what your project will cost before you commit to construction.

Franchisor Coordination

We manage the franchisor design approval process as part of the integrated design-build workflow.

Constructability Built In

Every design decision is made with full awareness of its construction implications — so there are no surprises when the shovel hits the ground.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact us to discuss your project and find out how we can help you hit your opening date.