A Design Manager plays a critical role with clients

A Design Manager plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the client’s vision, the design team (architects/engineers), and the construction team. Gary Dempster, EPS Design Manager offers multiple benefits that can improve efficiency, reduce risk and demonstrate value for money.

The key positives, demonstrated by Gary, are as follows:

Improved Coordination & Communication

• A single point of contact between architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Prevents miscommunication and ensures design intent aligns with construction capabilities.
• Facilitates smoother collaboration among all stakeholders.

Cost Control & Value Engineering

• Identifies design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget.
• Challenges over-designed or impractical solutions early, reducing costly rework.
• Ensures materials, methods, and systems are chosen with lifecycle costs in mind.

Risk Reduction

• Reviews designs for buildability and compliance before construction starts.
• Identifies potential issues (clashes, code violations, impractical details) early.
• Minimizes disputes and claims arising from design errors or unclear specifications.

Program (Schedule) Management

• Ensures design deliverables are aligned with project milestones.
• Helps avoid delays by pushing design teams to meet deadlines.
• Coordinates timely approvals, minimizing bottlenecks during construction.

Enhanced Quality & Consistency

• Oversees design quality to ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
• Establishes design standards and ensures they’re maintained across projects.
• Protects the company’s reputation by delivering well-executed projects.

Client Satisfaction

• Provides clients with confidence that their vision will be realized effectively.
• Offers clear communication on design feasibility, costs, and timelines.
• Enhances the company’s credibility as a professional, well-managed builder.

In short: Gary helps EPScm deliver projects faster, cheaper, safer, and at higher quality, while also improving client relationships and reducing legal/financial risks.