Design-Build Services

What Is Design-Build?

In traditional construction, you hire an architect to design your building, then hire a separate contractor to build it. If problems come up - and they always do - the architect and builder point fingers at each other while you're stuck in the middle paying for change orders.

Design-build puts design and construction under one roof. One team is responsible for the entire project from concept through completion. That means the people designing your building are the same people who will build it - so the design is practical, buildable, and priced accurately from day one.

KB's Design-Build Process

• Initial Consultation: We sit down with you to understand your goals, budget, timeline, and how you'll use the building. No commitment required - just a conversation.
• Concept Development: Our team develops preliminary designs and layouts based on your requirements. We explore options and refine the concept until it matches your vision.
• Engineering & Permits: We handle structural engineering, building code compliance, and permit applications. Our pre-construction team manages the paperwork so you don't have to.
• Construction: Our Red Seal certified crew builds your project with quality materials and expert craftsmanship. You get regular updates and a single point of contact throughout.
• Final Walkthrough: Before handover, we walk through every detail together to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our 5-year warranty covers the work.

Benefits of Design-Build

Single point of responsibility. If something goes wrong, there's no one else to blame. We own the entire project - design, engineering, and construction. That accountability drives better outcomes.

Faster timelines. Because design and construction overlap, your project gets started sooner and finished faster. We don't wait for the architect to finish before we start planning the build.

Cost certainty. When the same team designs and builds, the budget is realistic from day one. No surprises when the builder opens the architect's drawings and says "this will cost twice what they told you."

Better communication. One team, one phone number, one project manager. You always know who to call and you always get a straight answer.

Types of Projects

Our design-build service covers the full range of structures we build:

• Custom homes
• Shops and garages
• Commercial buildings
• Agricultural buildings and barns
• Industrial facilities

Pre-Construction & Manufacturing

Our pre-construction team handles site analysis, building design, structural engineering, and permit applications - all before a shovel hits the ground. We also manufacture building components at our shop before on-site assembly, which means better quality control, less weather exposure during construction, and faster on-site build times.

Service Areas

We proudly serve the entire Peace Region including Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Grande Prairie, Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, Tumbler Ridge, and surrounding areas.