Institutional Design Build — IG Services
Overview
What Is Institutional Design Build?
Traditional design-bid-build delivery creates gaps — between the architect and the contractor, between the design intent and what actually gets built. IG Services eliminates those gaps with integrated design-build delivery: a single contract, a single team, and a single point of accountability from concept through certificate of occupancy. Our design-build approach compresses schedules, reduces change orders, and delivers institutional facilities that perform as designed.
What's Included
Our Institutional Design Build Services
- Integrated design and construction under one contract
- Schools, government buildings, healthcare, and public infrastructure
- Pre-construction planning, programming, and feasibility studies
- Architectural and engineering coordination
- Value engineering and constructability review
- Permitting, regulatory compliance, and agency coordination
- Self-performed and managed construction
- Commissioning, closeout, and certificate of occupancy
How It Works
Our Process
Programming & Feasibility
We work with your team to define project requirements, budget parameters, and schedule constraints before any design work begins.
Schematic Design
Our design team develops schematic drawings that reflect your program requirements and budget — reviewed and approved before advancing.
Design Development & Permitting
Design is developed to construction document level. We manage all permit applications and agency submissions concurrently.
Construction
Construction begins as soon as permits are issued. Our integrated team eliminates the RFI delays that plague traditional delivery.
Quality Control & Inspections
Built-in quality checkpoints and coordinated inspections keep the project on schedule and on spec.
Commissioning & Closeout
Systems are commissioned, staff are trained, and a complete closeout package — as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals — is delivered at turnover.
Our Advantage
Why Choose IG Services?
Single Contract, Single Responsibility
No gaps between designer and contractor. One entity is responsible for the entire project — design, construction, and performance.
8(a) Federal Contractor
IG Services is SBA 8(a)-certified for design-build contracts with federal agencies, including DoD, GSA, and VA facilities.
Compressed Schedules
Design-build overlaps design and construction phases, delivering projects faster than traditional delivery without sacrificing quality.
Institutional Expertise
We understand the compliance requirements of schools, healthcare facilities, and government buildings — ADA, LEED, infection control, and security protocols.
In-House Hazmat Capability
When design-build projects encounter asbestos, lead, or mold, our in-house abatement team handles it without disrupting the schedule.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is design-build and how is it different from traditional delivery?
In design-build, one entity is responsible for both design and construction under a single contract. Traditional delivery separates the designer and contractor, creating gaps in accountability and communication.
Is design-build appropriate for government projects?
Yes. Federal agencies increasingly prefer design-build for its speed and accountability. IG Services is 8(a)-certified for federal design-build contracts.
Can design-build save money compared to traditional delivery?
Typically yes. Integrated delivery reduces change orders, compresses schedules, and allows value engineering decisions to be made earlier when they have the most impact.
What types of institutional facilities do you design and build?
Schools, government office buildings, healthcare clinics, community centers, and public infrastructure. Contact us to discuss your specific facility type.
Do you handle LEED or green building requirements?
Yes. We have experience with LEED-certified projects and can incorporate sustainable design and construction practices into your project.
Need Institutional Design Build?
Call us 24/7 or request a free estimate online. We respond fast — no answering service, no delay.