Build Smarter, Faster, and Better
At Uihlein Electric, we know how you approach your construction project, which is key to its success—now and in the future. With the design-build method, collaboration is at the heart of the process, ensuring you achieve outstanding results with reduced risks, controlled costs, and efficient timelines.

Why Choose Design-Build?
The design-build approach transforms your construction project by integrating planning, design, and construction into a seamless process. This method offers major advantages, including:

• Cost Savings: Early identification of potential cost issues spares you from surprises, letting you allocate the budget effectively.
• Reduced Risk: A single point of accountability simplifies the process and keeps your project on track.
• Faster Timelines: Overlapping design and construction phases ensure your project progresses efficiently.
• Enhanced Quality: Early collaboration leads to smarter solutions and streamlined execution.

Streamlined Procurement for Better Results
With design-build, procurement becomes a focused and efficient process. The system promotes qualified expertise and strong partnerships that prioritize your goals and expectations. This results in a procurement strategy that focuses on these principles:

• Prioritizing the designer’s qualifications over just cost considerations
• Bringing key trade contractors into the conversation early to add value
• Defining realistic budgets upfront and setting clear expectations
• Favoring performance-driven requirements to ensure superior outcomes