Design-Build vs Traditional Renovation: Which Is Better for Your Home?
Introduction When homeowners start planning a renovation, one of the first structural decisions is not about tiles, cabinetry, or paint colours. It is about project delivery. In practice, the question is usually this: do we engage one integrated team to design and build the project, or do we separate design from construction and appoint different parties for each stage? In our experience, this choice has a direct effect on budgeting, speed, communication, accountability, and the number of surprises that appear once work begins. We often see homeowners focus heavily on finishes and layout, while underestimating how much the delivery model