CM Combs Construction

Design-Build

One team, one contract, one point of responsibility. We manage design and construction under a single agreement.

Our design-build approach brings the architect, engineer, and contractor together under one contract from day one. This eliminates the adversarial dynamic of traditional delivery, reduces change orders, compresses schedules, and gives you a single point of responsibility. CM Combs manages the design team selection, coordinates design development with constructability in mind, and transitions seamlessly from drawings to dirt. The result: faster delivery, fewer surprises, and a building that matches your vision and budget.

Our Process

How We Deliver

Programming & Concept

We work with you to define the project scope, budget, and timeline. Then we assemble the right design team and develop initial concepts that balance your vision with practical construction realities.

Design Development

Collaborative design refinement with real-time cost feedback. Because the builder is at the table from day one, we catch coordination issues and value-engineer solutions before they become expensive changes.

Permitting & Approvals

We manage all permitting, plan review, and regulatory approvals. Our familiarity with local jurisdictions across Southeast Louisiana accelerates the approval process.

Construction

Seamless transition from design to construction with no re-learning curve. The team that designed it builds it — maximizing efficiency and minimizing misinterpretation.

Occupancy & Warranty

Coordinated move-in planning, systems training, and a single warranty backed by the design-build team. One call solves any issue.

Key Benefits

Why Choose This Approach

Faster project delivery — design and construction overlap
Single contract reduces finger-pointing between designer and builder
Real-time cost feedback during design prevents budget overruns
Fewer change orders and claims
Better quality through integrated team collaboration