Design-build focuses on combining the design, permit, and construction schedules in order to streamline the traditional design-bid-build environment.

In a design-build, the owner, the owner's consultants and the contractor work together to determine what methods and materials will maximize the owner's value. Client-owners may adjust the project without having to restart the bidding process. The compression of time is an important aspect of the implementation of this system and GNR understands that enhanced communication and increased accountability is key.