Delivery Methods
With more than 135 years of experience, SNS Construction brings expertise across a range of delivery methods, helping customers choose the approach that best fits each project. From early planning through completion, we focus on collaboration, efficiency and the outcomes that matter most.
Our Primary Delivery Models
Design-Build (DB)
Single-Point ResponsibilityUnder a single contract, we coordinate both the architectural design and the physical construction phases. This integrated workflow reduces design changes, eliminates finger-pointing, and significantly accelerates schedule timelines through overlapping phases.
- Shorter overall project schedules
- Minimal owner administrative burden
- Early cost guarantees
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
Collaborative & Open-BookWe join during the design phase to provide key constructability input, cost estimating, and sequencing reviews. We then commit to delivering the project under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), giving owners financial security and open-book cost transparency.
- Early identification of design conflicts
- Shared cost savings
- Reduced risk of change orders
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Multi-Party AllianceOwner, architect, and builder sign a single joint contract, aligning goals and sharing risks and rewards. IPD maximizes efficiency and collaboration from day one, leveraging the collective intelligence of the entire project coalition.
- Highly collaborative team dynamic
- Joint risk pool & shared incentives
- Millimeter-level design alignment
Determining the Right Delivery Method
Choosing the correct delivery method is a strategic decision that shapes the entire project lifecycle. We evaluate four critical parameters to advise owners on the best model for their needs:
01. Scope Clarity
If the project scope is highly defined at inception, a traditional CMAR or Design-Build path works well. For evolving programs, a collaborative CM/GC model allows flexibility as designs mature.
02. Risk Profile
We analyze whether the owner wishes to retain control over design decisions (CMAR) or transfer design-related risks to a single-point entity (Design-Build).
03. Schedule Urgency
When speed-to-market is the primary objective, Design-Build allows construction to begin on early foundation packages while upper-floor designs are still being completed.
04. Cost Certainty
For strict public budgets, early pricing commitments via CMAR or fixed-price Design-Build establish a clear ceiling, preventing cost overruns.