Design-Build

Design-Build Contractor in the Tri-Cities

Most construction headaches come from the gap between the people who design the building and the people who build it. Design-build closes that gap. With Pelican, design and construction live under one roof and one contract — so one team is accountable for the whole thing, start to finish.

What design-build actually means

You hire one team instead of juggling an architect, an engineer, and a separate builder. We coordinate design and construction together — fewer surprises, fewer change orders, and one number to hold accountable: ours.

Why it saves you time and money

  • Faster. Design and construction overlap instead of running end to end — your project moves faster.
  • Budgeted from day one. The number is built in from the start, not discovered at bid time.
  • Fewer change orders, because the people building it helped design it.
  • One point of accountability — no finger-pointing between designer and builder.

Our design-build process

  1. Concept. We start with what you need the building to do.
  2. Budget & design. Design and pricing develop together, so there are no bid-time surprises.
  3. Permitting. We handle the city/county process.
  4. Build. One team, straight answers at every step.
  5. Close-out. Final walkthrough, punch list, keys in your hand.

Prefer a traditional ground-up path? See commercial construction or pre-engineered metal buildings. Building in Richland, Kennewick, or Pasco? We're local.

FAQ

Is design-build cheaper than design-bid-build?
Often — it cuts change orders and overlap delays. The bigger win is fewer surprises.
Can you work with my architect?
Yes — we can lead design-build in-house or partner with your designer.

Thinking about a design-build project in the Tri-Cities?

One team, one contract, straight answers. Tell us what you're planning.

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