Our Services
The company provides comprehensive design-build services for commercial projects, with a particular focus on:
· Industrial buildings
· Retail structures
· Medical and laboratory facilities
· Office buildings
Schmitz Design-Build specializes in steel and metal building construction, offering end-to-end solutions from initial design to project completion.
Market Position
As a design-build firm, Schmitz Design-Build is well-positioned to serve clients seeking streamlined project delivery and a single point of responsibility. The company's focus on industrial projects, combined with its expertise in steel and metal buildings, sets it apart in the commercial construction market.By leveraging its Midwest values, client-focused approach, and specialized expertise, Schmitz Design-Build, LLC continues to establish itself as a trusted partner for business owners undertaking commercial construction projects.
Key ways our values influence the company's approach to projects:
1. Emphasis on simplicity and practicality: The core value of "Keep it Simple" aligns with the tendency to favor straightforward, no-frills approaches. This translates to efficient, pragmatic project designs and execution.
2. Focus on quality over quantity: The "Less is More" value is a preference for doing things well rather than doing more. This manifests in carefully planned projects that prioritize quality and durability over unnecessary features.
3. Strong work ethic: Midwesterners are known for their strong work ethic and dedication. This means the company approaches projects with diligence, reliability, and a commitment to seeing things through to completion.
4. Integrity and honesty: The core value "Do what's right, even when no one is looking" reflects our empha sis on integrity and ethical behavior. This results in transparent communication with clients and a commitment to delivering on promises.
5. Client-centric approach: SDB is known for their friendliness and willingness to help others. This trans lates to a highly client-focused approach, with an emphasis on understanding and meeting client needs.
6. Practical problem-solving: SDB’s approach is to find creative ways to have fun that extends to problem-solving on projects, with innovative yet practical solutions to challenges.
7. Cost-effectiveness: Given our reputation for affordability, the company prioritizes cost-effective solutions that provide value to clients without unnecessary expenses.
8. Community-mindedness: Our culture often emphasizes community. This influences the company to con sider the broader impact of their projects on local communities and stakeholders.
9. Adaptability: The Midwest's unpredictable weather fosters adaptability, which may translate to flexibility in project management and the ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
10. Long-term relationships: SBD values stability and long-term commitments. This results in an approach that prioritizes building lasting relationships with clients and partners rather than focusing solely on short-term gains.
Design-Build Process
The design-build process for commercial construction is an integrated approach where a single entity handles both the design and construction phases of a project. The key steps typically include:
1. Selection of the design-build team
2. Pre-construction planning and feasibility analysis
3. Conceptual and schematic design development
4. Detailed design and engineering
5. Construction
6. Post-construction wrap-up
Key advantages of the design-build method include:
1. Single point of responsibility - The owner only needs to manage one contract with the design-builder, simplifying communication and accountability.
2. Faster project delivery - Design and construction phases can overlap, reducing overall project timelines.
3. Cost savings - Early collaboration between designers and builders allows for value engineering and more accurate cost estimations.
4. Improved quality - The integrated team approach fosters innovation and problem-solving throughout the project.
5. Reduced risk for the owner - The design-builder assumes more risk and responsibility for the entire project.
6. Enhanced communication - All team members work together from the start, reducing conflicts and misunderstandings.
7. Flexibility - Changes can be addressed more easily and efficiently as the project progresses.
8. Early knowledge of costs - Owners get a clearer picture of total project costs earlier in the process.
9. Increased innovation - The collaborative environment encourages creative solutions to design and construction challenges.
10. Streamlined process - Eliminates the need for separate bidding phases between design and construction.
Overall, the design-build method offers a more collaborative, efficient, and cost-effective approach to commercial construction compared to traditional design-bid-build methods. It aligns the interests of all parties toward successful project completion.
The design-build process would be best to use in the following situations:
1. When faster project completion is a priority: Design-build allows for overlapping of design and construction phases, which can significantly reduce overall project timelines compared to traditional methods.
2. For projects with complex or innovative designs: The collaborative nature of design-build allows for better integration of design and construction expertise from the start, facilitating more creative and efficient solutions.
3. When the owner wants a single point of responsibility: Design-build provides a single contract and point of contact for both design and construction, simplifying communication and accountability.
4. For projects where budget certainty is crucial: The early collaboration between designers and builders allows for more accurate cost estimations and better cost control throughout the project.
5. When the owner wants to be actively involved: Design-build creates opportunities for owners to provide input and make decisions throughout the process, ensuring their vision is realized.
6. For projects that may require flexibility: The integrated team approach makes it easier to adapt to changes or unforeseen circumstances during the project.
7. When the project would benefit from value engineering: The collaboration between designers and builders from the start allows for optimized designs that balance cost, functionality, and quality.
8. For owners who want to minimize risk: The design-builder assumes more risk in a design-build project, which can be beneficial for owners who want to reduce their exposure.
9. When the project requires specialized expertise: Design-build teams can be assembled to include specific expertise needed for unique or technically complex projects.
10. For repeat clients or similar project types: Design-build can be particularly effective when working with clients on multiple projects or on project types where the team has previous experience working together.
In summary, design-build is often best suited for projects where speed, collaboration, cost control, and integrated problem-solving are priorities. It's particularly effective for complex projects or those where the owner values a streamlined process with a single point of responsibility.
CMiC Project Management Software
SDB needed to choose an integrated software solution that could support rapid growth and efficiency right from the start. President Clint Schmitz drew from years of experience with CMiC at a previous company. He knew that implementing a robust, all-in-one platform was essential as this would help avoid the pitfalls of disjointed systems and cumbersome manual processes.
● Strong Accounting and Financial Management Tools: Comprehensive financial capabilities to support cost tracking, budget management, and financial reporting.
● Seamless Integration of Front-End and Back-End Processes: A unified system that allows data to flow seamlessly across departments, minimizing manual entries and eliminating data silos.
● Centralized Data for Real-Time Decision-Making: Consolidated data enables leadership to monitor key metrics and make informed business decisions promptly.
● Holistic Functionality for CRM and Opportunity Management: CRM tools that facilitate effective sales management and provide visibility into project opportunities.
● Project Expense Tracking and P&L Reporting: The ability to manage project-related expenses and generate detailed profit and loss reports.
● Comprehensive Project Oversight: A single-platform approach that offers end-to-end project management, ensuring consistent visibility across all phases of a project’s lifecycle.
As an industry pioneer, CMiC delivers complete and unified Financials and Project Management software solutions for construction and capital projects firms. CMiC’s powerful software transforms how firms optimize productivity, minimize risk and drive growth by planning and managing all financials, projects, resources, and content assets—from a Single Database Platform™. With customers throughout North America and overseas, CMiC serves one-quarter of ENR’s Top 400 Contractors and hundreds of small and mid-sized construction firms, from general and specialty contractors to heavy/highway and project owners. Over $100 billion in construction revenue is handled by CMiC annually.
Safety Consultants
By utilizing Hellman & Associates' services, Schmitz Design-Build demonstrates a commitment to maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance in their construction operations.
1. Compliance Management: Schmitz Design-Build partners with Hellman & Associates to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state and local agency regulations. This outsourced EHS compliance management helps protect the workforce and keeps the company current with regulatory requirements.
2. Safety Training: Employees participate in safety training programs, such as SafeLand Training, which is offered by H&A. This ensures that workers are up-to-date on essential safety practices and protocols.
3. Regulatory Updates: H&A keeps Schmitz Design-Build informed about changes in regulations and enforcement trends, such as OSHA's increased focus on combustible dust National Emphasis Programs (NEPs).
4. OSHA Inspection Preparedness: With H&A's expertise, Schmitz Design-Build is better prepared for potential OSHA inspections, which have reportedly increased in recent years.
5. Comprehensive EHS Management: The partnership with H&A provides Schmitz Design-Build with outsourced EHS management services, covering various aspects of environmental health and safety in construction.
6. Customized Safety Programs: H&A develops and implements safety programs tailored to Schmitz Design-Build's specific needs and risks in the construction industry.
7. Ongoing Support: As their safety consultant, H&A provides continuous support to Schmitz Design-Build, helping them navigate complex regulatory landscapes and maintain a safe work environment.