- What's design-build vs. design-bid-build? → File
01; DB = one accountable team, faster, fewer disputes, earlier cost certainty. - What's CMAR? → Construction Manager at Risk; early collaboration + GMP; used on complex/rescue jobs.
- Should I hire an architect first or a builder first? → With design-build, you get both together earlier and avoid the budget-surprise gap of designing in a vacuum.
- Do you work with my architect? → Yes — design-assist/CMAR, or partner program for architects.
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