Our Process
Design-Build Construction
One contract and one team from the first conversation to the final inspection. Design-build puts design, budget, permitting, and construction under one accountable contractor, for residential and commercial projects across South Florida.
One contract
Budget built with the design
Fewer change orders
CGC1530039
Certified General Contractor
CCC1334142
Certified Roofing Contractor
Broward CBE
Certified Business Enterprise
Tri-County
Broward · Palm Beach · Miami-Dade
Step by Step
How Design-Build Works
- DiscoveryYour goals, budget, and the property.
- Concept and budgetA scope and budget range before full drawings.
- DesignLicensed architects and engineers, priced as it develops.
- PermittingSubmittal, comments, and approval.
- ConstructionThe same team that planned it builds it.
Our Work
The Difference
Design-Build vs. the Traditional Way
In the traditional approach, you hire a designer, finish the drawings, then send them out for bids. Too often the bids come back over budget, and the drawings go back for redesign.
With design-build, cost is part of every design decision from day one.
Why owners choose it
- One point of responsibility. No finger-pointing between designer and builder.
- Budget built with the design. You learn costs while you can still adjust.
- Fewer change orders. Constructability considered before drawings are final.
- Faster starts. Permitting and ordering planned while design is underway.
Projects
Design-Build Projects We Take On
Residential
New homes, additions, lanai conversions, covered patios, outdoor kitchens, and renovations.
Commercial
Tenant improvements, renovations, new commercial buildings, and multifamily projects.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have architects on staff?
We coordinate licensed architects and engineers who prepare and seal the drawings for each project, and we manage that process for you.
Can I bring my own architect?
Yes. We are glad to work with your design professional, from the start or once drawings are complete.
Is design-build more expensive?
Not typically. Pricing the design as it develops usually avoids redesign and change orders that drive up cost.
What happens if I do not move forward after design?
We discuss the terms of the design phase upfront, so you know exactly what you are paying for and what you receive.
Free Consultation
Start the Conversation
FirstLine Construction Corp. is a Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC1530039) and Broward County CBE-certified firm serving Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. Tell us about your project and we will schedule a site visit.