Industry roundtable on ‘design and build’ approach

Fit-out contractor Summertown Interiors, design firm Perkins & Will and project managers CBRE explored the benefits and challenges of working under the “design and build” method for commercial interior projects.

Under this model the project owner appoints a single company to manage both design and construction under a single contract, rather than having a contract with the designer and then having a fit-out contractor following a tender process.

Speakers maintained it is the responsibility of industry leaders to educate clients about the benefits to ensure that it is best suited to their company’s needs before committing to a contract.

– Marianna Wisden, Mojo PR