Design-Build
One Team. One Contract. Complete Project Accountability.
At Reliant Construction, we believe successful projects begin long before construction starts. Our Design-Build approach brings planning, design, budgeting, and construction together under one team, creating a streamlined process that reduces risk, accelerates schedules, and delivers exceptional results.
For municipalities, educational institutions, federal agencies, healthcare organizations, hospitality facilities, and private sector clients, Design-Build provides a single point of responsibility from concept through completion. Rather than coordinating multiple consultants and contractors, owners work with one integrated team focused on achieving project goals efficiently and transparently.
Reliant Construction has built its reputation on quality workmanship, transparent communication, and collaborative project delivery. Our team partners with clients throughout every phase of the project lifecycle, providing the expertise, leadership, and accountability necessary to deliver successful outcomes across a wide range of industries and facility types.
What Is Design-Build?
Traditional project delivery separates design and construction into independent contracts. Design-Build combines these responsibilities into one unified team.
With Reliant Construction’s Design-Build services, we assist clients through:
- Project planning and feasibility analysis
- Budget development and cost control
- Design coordination
- Value engineering
- Scheduling and phasing strategies
- Permitting support
- Construction management
- Quality control
- Final commissioning and closeout
This integrated process allows decisions to be made earlier, reducing costly redesigns, minimizing change orders, and improving overall project outcomes. Our team works as an extension of your organization, protecting your vision, budget, and schedule every step of the way.
Why Clients Choose Reliant Construction
Early Budget Certainty
By involving construction professionals during design, clients receive real-time cost feedback that helps keep projects aligned with budget expectations.
Faster Project Delivery
Design and construction activities can overlap, reducing overall project duration and accelerating occupancy.
Reduced Risk
One contract means one accountable team. This eliminates many of the coordination challenges often associated with traditional delivery methods.
Transparent Communication
Reliant Construction is known for maintaining clear, honest, and consistent communication throughout every phase of a project. Our clients always know where their project stands and what to expect next.
Collaborative Problem Solving
Because designers, builders, and stakeholders work together from the outset, challenges are identified early and solutions are developed proactively. This collaborative approach minimizes surprises and creates better outcomes for owners.
Greater Value
Our Design-Build process focuses on maximizing value at every stage of a project. Through strategic planning, constructability reviews, and value engineering, we help clients achieve their goals without sacrificing quality.
Proven Design-Build Experience Across Multiple Industries
Reliant Construction has successfully delivered Design-Build and construction projects throughout Colorado and across the United States. Our experience spans a wide range of market sectors, allowing us to bring proven processes, innovative solutions, and practical construction expertise to every project regardless of complexity.
Aviation & Transportation
Reliant has extensive experience performing construction and modernization work within active transportation environments. These projects require careful coordination with facility operators, strict safety protocols, phased construction planning, and the ability to minimize disruption to ongoing operations. Our team understands the unique challenges associated with aviation and transportation facilities and works closely with stakeholders to maintain functionality while delivering critical infrastructure improvements.
Education
From K-12 schools to colleges and universities, Reliant has completed renovations, facility upgrades, athletic spaces, dining facilities, and specialized learning environments. Educational projects often require tight schedules, occupancy coordination, and phased construction to accommodate academic calendars and campus operations. Our Design-Build approach allows institutions to maximize budget efficiency while creating modern, functional spaces that support students, faculty, and staff.
Hospitality & Recreation
Reliant partners with hospitality organizations, country clubs, resorts, and recreational facilities to create exceptional guest experiences through thoughtful renovations and new construction. Whether enhancing athletic facilities, wellness amenities, entertainment venues, or member-focused spaces, our team understands the importance of maintaining operational continuity while delivering high-quality finishes and long-term value.
Commercial & Industrial
Our commercial and industrial portfolio includes ground-up construction, tenant improvements, distribution facilities, office spaces, warehousing, manufacturing support facilities, and specialized operational environments. By integrating design and construction expertise early in the process, we help clients optimize building performance, improve operational efficiency, and control project costs from concept through completion.
Municipal & Public Sector
Reliant has successfully delivered projects for municipalities, government agencies, and public safety organizations throughout Colorado and beyond. Our team understands the importance of accountability, transparency, and budget stewardship when working with public entities. We collaborate closely with stakeholders to deliver facilities that serve communities while meeting regulatory, operational, and long-term maintenance requirements.
Federal & Government Contracting
As an experienced federal contractor, Reliant has completed projects for government agencies that require strict compliance, detailed documentation, and rigorous quality standards. Our team is well-versed in federal procurement requirements, safety protocols, and project controls, allowing us to successfully execute projects in highly regulated environments.
Healthcare & Specialized Facilities
Healthcare and specialized-use facilities require precision planning, coordination, and attention to detail. Reliant understands the importance of maintaining safe, functional environments while delivering improvements that support patient care, staff efficiency, and long-term operational goals. Our collaborative Design-Build process helps reduce disruption while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
Our Design-Build Process
Discovery & Planning
Every successful project begins with understanding the client’s goals, budget, schedule, and operational requirements. During this phase, we work closely with stakeholders to establish project objectives, evaluate feasibility, and identify opportunities for long-term value.
Design Development
Our team collaborates with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop solutions that align with project goals while maintaining budget and schedule expectations. Continuous cost evaluation throughout design helps eliminate surprises later in the process.
Preconstruction & Value Engineering
Before construction begins, we perform detailed constructability reviews, scheduling analysis, procurement planning, and value engineering. This proactive approach reduces risk and improves project efficiency.
Construction Execution
With planning complete, our construction team manages all aspects of project delivery, including subcontractor coordination, quality control, safety management, and stakeholder communication. Our goal is to maintain transparency and accountability throughout construction.
Project Closeout & Ongoing Support
We remain engaged through commissioning, final inspections, occupancy, and project closeout to ensure every project meets expectations and is positioned for long-term success.
Leadership Built on Experience
Reliant Construction’s leadership team brings decades of construction expertise across a diverse range of project types, delivery methods, and market sectors. Guided by founders Wendel Torres and Brad Hix, the company has built a reputation for integrity, accountability, and client-focused project delivery.
Supporting the executive leadership team are experienced regional managers who oversee operations, project execution, client relationships, and business development throughout the markets we serve. Their local expertise and hands-on involvement ensure projects receive the attention, responsiveness, and leadership necessary to deliver successful outcomes.
Together, our leadership team, regional managers, project managers, superintendents, estimators, and field professionals work collaboratively to provide exceptional service from preconstruction through project completion. This depth of experience allows Reliant to successfully manage complex projects while maintaining the personalized attention and accountability our clients expect.
Why Design-Build Matters
The construction industry continues to evolve, and project owners are increasingly seeking delivery methods that provide greater certainty, accountability, and efficiency. Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective ways to achieve those goals.
By integrating design and construction under one contract, project teams can make better decisions faster, improve collaboration, reduce risk, and create a more predictable path to success.
At Reliant Construction, we don’t simply build projects—we build partnerships. Our Design-Build approach allows us to work alongside our clients from the earliest stages of planning through final completion, ensuring their vision is realized with quality, efficiency, and confidence.
Partner With Reliant Construction
Whether you’re planning a new facility, renovating an existing property, or evaluating delivery methods for your next capital project, Reliant Construction’s Design-Build team can help simplify the process and maximize project success.
From initial planning and design through construction and closeout, we provide the expertise, communication, and accountability needed to deliver exceptional results.
Contact Reliant Construction today to discuss your project and discover how our Design-Build services can help bring your vision to life.