CadmusConstruction :: Design/Build

CADMUS DESIGN/BUILD - Licensed Architects, LEED Accredited Professionals and Certified General Contractors, as well as, Environmentalists, Artists and Craftsmen, all in-house, provide turn-key solutions [review our bio].

Brief
As an environmental design/build firm Cadmus utilizes a Master Builder approach specializing in the integration of green and sustainable materials and methodologies used to reduce project delivery time, pinpoint accountability and add value by integrating design disciplines, project management and construction practices; all this with a commitment to the highest United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program standards.

History
The Design/Build system often cites the original "Master Builder" model used to build most pre-modern projects. Under the Master Builder approach, the architect was the central figure and held total project accountability. From inception to completion, the Master Builder was the key organizational figure and strictly liable to the owner for defects, delays, and losses. The Cadmus Design/Build system is a return to some of the fundamentals of the Master Builder approach with the added features and benefits of energy efficiency and environmental care.

Overview of Process
Typically the hallmark of a Design/Build project is that one organization is responsible for both design and construction of the project.

Cadmus Design-Build focuses on combining the design, permit, and construction schedules in order to streamline the traditional design, bid, permitting, construction and sub-contractor set-up. Importantly, this streamlining also integrates environmental responsibilities for design, construction and life-cycle demands of the built environment.

Benefits of Cadmus Design-Build
Cadmus Design/Build methodologies are designed to save time, money, energy and the environment as they protect the integrity of the overall project. Cadmus Design/Build provides:

Time and Cost Savings
Accuracy and Efficiency which result in a shorter construction loan period coupled with an earlier in-use date generally yield higher profitability to the project.

Energy and Environmental Savings
From site selection to alternative energy systems and life-cycle cost analyses, Cadmus provides responsible and reliable recommendations and specifications for materials, systems and methodologies. This means working with the USGBC as a LEED Accredited Professional along with other federal, state and local authorities to follow guidelines and implement certification criteria in specifying renewable and sustainable resources, utilizing recycling programs, creating less waste, minimizing VOC's and reducing the carbon footprint with Low Impact Design and Construction practices. These practices provide a healthier built environment as they save energy, the environment as a whole and considerable operational cost savings over time.

Clear, One-Point Accountability
Rather than a fractured scattering of responsibility typical of the classic design-bid-build, Cadmus provides an integrated solution with clear, single point accountability for the client. This moves projects away from the "finger-pointing" that is often commonplace in contemporary construction projects, and allows the owner to look to one entity with any questions or concerns.

Single Source, Streamlined Process
Instead of having several contractors and consultants, our client has just one entity to deal with. Design revisions, project feedback, budgeting, permitting, construction issues, change orders, and billing can all be routed through Cadmus. This single point of contact allows a certain degree of flexibility for the owner. Cadmus will leverage that flexibility for the owner's benefit by continually refining the construction program to maximize the owner's value at the completion of the project.

Value-Based Project Development
Typically, in order for a contractor to bid on a project, very specific details relating to the methods and materials must be given to avoid any ambiguity and to make an "apples to apples" comparison of bids. With Cadmus Design/Build, the client and Cadmus can work together to determine what methods and materials will maximize the client's value. In instances where marginally more expensive materials, designs, or construction methods might yield a higher return on investment for the client than those of lower cost, the client is free to adjust the project's program without having to re-bid the entire project.

Cadmus Design/Build "Building a Better Environment".

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		CADMUS DESIGN/BUILD - Licensed Architects, LEED Accredited Professionals and Certified General Contractors, as well as, Environmentalists, Artists and Craftsmen, all in-house, provide turn-key solutions [review our bio]. Brief As an environmental design/build firm Cadmus utilizes a Master Builder approach specializing in the integration of green and sustainable materials and methodologies used to reduce project delivery time, pinpoint accountability and add value by integrating design disciplines, project management and construction practices; all this with a commitment to the highest United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Program standards. History The Design/Build system often cites the original "Master Builder" model used to build most pre-modern projects. Under the Master Builder approach, the architect was the central figure and held total project accountability. From inception to completion, the Master Builder was the key organizational figure and strictly liable to the owner for defects, delays, and losses. The Cadmus Design/Build system is a return to some of the fundamentals of the Master Builder approach with the added features and benefits of energy efficiency and environmental care. Overview of Process Typically the hallmark of a Design/Build project is that one organization is responsible for both design and construction of the project. Cadmus Design-Build focuses on combining the design, permit, and construction schedules in order to streamline the traditional design, bid, permitting, construction and sub-contractor set-up. Importantly, this streamlining also integrates environmental responsibilities for design, construction and life-cycle demands of the built environment. Benefits of Cadmus Design-Build Cadmus Design/Build methodologies are designed to save time, money, energy and the environment as they protect the integrity of the overall project. Cadmus Design/Build provides: Time and Cost Savings Accuracy and Efficiency which result in a shorter construction loan period coupled with an earlier in-use date generally yield higher profitability to the project. Energy and Environmental Savings From site selection to alternative energy systems and life-cycle cost analyses, Cadmus provides responsible and reliable recommendations and specifications for materials, systems and methodologies. This means working with the USGBC as a LEED Accredited Professional along with other federal, state and local authorities to follow guidelines and implement certification criteria in specifying renewable and sustainable resources, utilizing recycling programs, creating less waste, minimizing VOC's and reducing the carbon footprint with Low Impact Design and Construction practices. These practices provide a healthier built environment as they save energy, the environment as a whole and considerable operational cost savings over time. Clear, One-Point Accountability Rather than a fractured scattering of responsibility typical of the classic design-bid-build, Cadmus provides an integrated solution with clear, single point accountability for the client. This moves projects away from the "finger-pointing" that is often commonplace in contemporary construction projects, and allows the owner to look to one entity with any questions or concerns. Single Source, Streamlined Process Instead of having several contractors and consultants, our client has just one entity to deal with. Design revisions, project feedback, budgeting, permitting, construction issues, change orders, and billing can all be routed through Cadmus. This single point of contact allows a certain degree of flexibility for the owner. Cadmus will leverage that flexibility for the owner's benefit by continually refining the construction program to maximize the owner's value at the completion of the project. Value-Based Project Development Typically, in order for a contractor to bid on a project, very specific details relating to the methods and materials must be given to avoid any ambiguity and to make an "apples to apples" comparison of bids. With Cadmus Design/Build, the client and Cadmus can work together to determine what methods and materials will maximize the client's value. In instances where marginally more expensive materials, designs, or construction methods might yield a higher return on investment for the client than those of lower cost, the client is free to adjust the project's program without having to re-bid the entire project. Cadmus Design/Build "Building a Better Environment".

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