Understanding Design Approaches and Their Impact on Your Budget With the traditional design-bid-build method, an architect or designer creates the home’s plans first, and builders are selected through a bidding process based on those designs. This approach gives you the flexibility to choose your builder from multiple options and can allow for more competitive pricing since multiple builders can bid on the project. However, it can also lead to potential challenges with budget accuracy, as design and construction teams may not be closely aligned from the start. An integrated design approach (IDP) is a collaborative process that engages key stakeholders – including the builder, architect/designer, structural and mechanical engineer, plumber, electrician and more – early in the design phase. By involving these stakeholders earlier, they can work together to find ways to optimize costs and energy performance. Having these stakeholders involved earlier also helps achieve more accurate estimates, reducing the likelihood of budget challenges later in the construction process. It can also make your new home more energy efficient, leading to additional cost savings in the long term. Watch this video by the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver about IDP to learn more about the process: BC Energy Step Code Compliance with IDP - HAVAN Rebates may be available to support the use of IDP, energy efficient construction and more. Check online for rebate opportunities from FortisBC, BC Hydro and more.
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