Design-Build Collaboration

What Design-Build Collaboration Means

Design-Build Collaboration is a professional partnership between SB Interior Design and builders to ensure interior design decisions are fully resolved, documented, and coordinated throughout planning and construction.

SB Interior Design does not act as the builder. Instead, we operate as the interior design authority within the design-build team, supporting construction workflows with early decision-making, technical documentation, and consistent coordination.

This collaboration reduces friction, protects schedules, and allows builders to build with confidence.

Why Builders Partner with SB Interior Design

Builders engage SB Interior Design to:

• Eliminate interior-related change orders

• Reduce job-site delays caused by late decisions

• Improve communication between client, trades, and build team

• Receive clear, build-ready interior documentation

• Protect margins by minimizing rework and ambiguity

This service is designed to support efficient construction — not to slow it down.

Scope of Design-Build Collaboration

Services may include:

• Interior layout coordination with architectural plans

• Finish and material selection aligned with construction scope

• Cabinetry and millwork drawings for fabrication and installation

• Lighting and electrical coordination with trade partners

• Design participation in preconstruction meetings

• On-site walk-throughs at key milestones

• Clarification support during construction to protect design intent

Scope is customized based on project size and build method.

How We Work Together

1. Early Alignment
   SB Interior Design joins the project during planning or preconstruction.

2. Design Resolution
   Interior layouts, finishes, and details are resolved and documented before construction begins.

3. Builder Coordination
   We work directly with the builder and trades to align design intent with construction sequencing.

4. Construction Support
   We remain available to clarify design decisions and support execution as the build progresses.

This structure ensures design supports construction — not the other way around.

Ideal Projects for Design-Build Collaboration

This service is best suited for:

• Custom homes and high-investment renovations

• Builders seeking a repeatable, professional design partner

• Projects where early design resolution is critical

• Clients who understand the value of planning and documentation

This service is not intended for decorating-only projects or informal design involvement.

Engagement and Fees

Design-Build Collaboration services are structured as project-based or builder-aligned engagements, depending on scope and timeline.

Fees are determined based on:

• Project size and complexity

• Level of coordination required

• Duration of builder involvement

Details are discussed during an initial builder conversation.

Let’s Connect

If you’re a builder seeking a design partner who understands construction workflows and values early decision-making, let’s discuss how we can collaborate.