Services
Design-Build
One team, one contract, one accountable partner — from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. This is the model the rest of our services are built on.
What does design-build mean in Miami?
Traditional projects split responsibility: an architect designs, an engineer calculates, a contractor builds — and every gap between them costs you time and money. Design-build puts all three under one roof and one contract. When the designer and the builder share an office (and in our case, a family), the design is buildable from day one, the budget is real from day one, and there is exactly one phone number to call.
How much does a design-build project cost?
Design packages are tiered by scope: Starter at $10/sq ft, Advanced at $15/sq ft, and Master at $25/sq ft — each including visualization so you see the space before we build it. Construction cost then depends on scope and finish level; you receive a transparent line-item budget before contracts are signed, and it is our job to keep the build inside it.
How long does it take, including permits?
Every jurisdiction moves differently — Miami Beach's review boards are not North Miami's. Because we handle architecture, engineering, and permitting as one package, submittals go in complete and revisions turn around in-house. Your proposal includes a stage-by-stage schedule: design, permitting, construction, and delivery, with the permitting risk called out honestly for your city.
What do I actually see before construction starts?
The space itself — in 3D visualization, with materials, millwork, and lighting resolved. Surprises on site are expensive; we spend them in pixels instead. You approve the design, the specification, and the budget before demolition day.
FAQ
Design-Build — questions we hear
Do you work with my own architect or designer?
Yes — as owner's representative or builder we integrate with outside designers regularly. But our strongest results, and tightest budgets, come from the full design-build model where our in-house architecture team leads.
Is design-build more expensive than hiring separately?
Usually the opposite. You pay for design either way; design-build removes the re-drawing, re-bidding, and change orders that separated teams generate when drawings meet reality.
Who is on my project team?
A dedicated project manager, our in-house architect-led design team, and Metro's own tradespeople — 30+ professionals across Design, Building, and Architecture divisions, with Herman and David directly involved in every project.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — Metro Design-Build is a licensed and insured Florida General Contractor. License and insurance certificates are provided with every proposal.
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