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Design-build will only grow in years ahead
Back in my college years, several friends and I created and successfully ran a de- sign-build company, completing a number of residential projects over the course of six years. In the years since, it’s been incredible to watch this process take off. In 2018, de- sign-build construction in place spending totaled $274.2B. By 2021, this number is forecasted to reach $323.6B, $49B of which will be educational construction.
Like UNH, many schools are learn- ing that utilizing the design-build deliv- ery method for both renovation and new construction projects on campus yields a smoother process, adherence to budget and schedule (if not savings on both fronts), and better final product. Institutions such as Brown University, Tufts University, and Wheelock College are among many adopt- ing this approach. This method is well on its way to becoming the go-to method for construction across a variety of sectors.
The most important elements of a successful academic design-build project are having the parameters carefully and thoughtfully established by the school and picking the right team. Doing so will undoubtedly provide an opportuni- ty for design-build to prove why it’s the best method for academic construction – and as our UNH project manager said at project completion, “I never want to go back to the traditional process!”
Ed Hodges, President & CEO of DiMella Shaffer, brings over 35 years of architectural experience encompassing
a broad range of projects that focus on academic design. Ed’s design philosophy is captured in the phrase “The Art of Balance” where successful buildings creatively address the myriad of project criteria including site, program, schedule and budget. When each is optimized and aligned with the clients’ goals, we succeed in helping our clients make the world more beautiful, functional and sustainable. This unique approach to the architectural and development process matches an artistic eye with a practical hand. Ed has been the CEO for nine years and with DiMella Shaffer for over 25 years. He is committed to excellence in design and believes it should be both
innovative and timeless. He strives for a specific expression that affords each project a lasting character of its own. He works to ensure these values inform the current work of DiMella Shaffer, reinforcing his long-held belief in the value of the “craft” of architecture. With the experience gained from working on higher education projects for national design firms, he led the strategic push to expand the higher education practice of the firm. Ed’s interest in sustainability grows out of his experience in vernacular design approaches
from the buildings in his native North Carolina, to a semester abroad in Denmark, to his current residence in the northeast. Ed is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of North Carolina State University with degrees in Environmental Design & Architecture.
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