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What Design-Build Collaboration Means

Design-build collaboration is a professional partnership between SB Interior Design and general contractor/builder to ensure interior design decisions are fully resolved, documented and coordinated throughout the planning and construction.

SB Interior Design is NOT a builder. Instead, we operate as 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 builder to build with confidence.

Why Builders Partner with SB Interior Design

Builders engage with us 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.

• The 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

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.