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(2) --- ## TopBar Social [mailto:info@associatedcontractors.net](mailto:info@associatedcontractors.net) ## TopBar Text Over 90 Years of Experience in Construction and Design ## TopBar Phone Contact Phone (814) 724.8200 ## TopBar Email Contact Email Us info@associatedcontractors.net [![Associated Contractors](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/AssociatedContractors_August2018/image/logo-1.png)](http://www.associatedcontractors.net/) - [Home](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/) - [Company Info](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/company-info/) - [About Us](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/company-info/) - [Careers](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/careers/) - [Testimonials](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/testimonials/) - [Services](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/) - [Building Green](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/building-green/) - [Construction Management](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/construction-management/) - [Design-Build](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/design-build/) - [General Construction](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/general-construction/) - [Pre-Construction](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/pre-construction/) - [Butler Manufacturing](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/our-services/butler-manufacturing/) - [Projects](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/projects/) - Help Material - [ACI Builds](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds) - [Resources](https://info.associatedcontractors.net/construction-resources) - [Newsletter Archive](https://info.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds-archive-page) - [Contact](https://www.associatedcontractors.net/contact-us/) # ACI Builds # Tag: Design-build ## [7 Benefits of Green Building](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-green-building) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jan 16, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-green-building) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-green-building#comments-listing) [![benefits-green-building](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/benefits-green-building.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-green-building) Everything we do has an effect on the environment. This includes the construction and enjoyment of new buildings. Green building is an effort by designers and builders to create buildings in a way... ## [5 Tips to Keep Your Construction Project Running Smoothly From Start to Finish](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/smooth-construction-project) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jan 09, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/smooth-construction-project) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/smooth-construction-project#comments-listing) [![tips-construction-project-running-smoothly](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/tips-construction-project-running-smoothly.png)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/smooth-construction-project) Construction projects are faced with elements of constant change, from unexpected weather to surprise costs. With so many factors that can impact the progress of construction and create bumps along... ## [How Does Design-Build Compare to Traditional Construction?](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-build-compared-to-traditional-construction) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Nov 07, 2018](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-build-compared-to-traditional-construction) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-build-compared-to-traditional-construction#comments-listing) [![design-build-vs-construction](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/design-build-vs-construction.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/design-build-compared-to-traditional-construction) You have probably heard by now that the design-build method of construction can save you time, money, and lots of potential headaches throughout the life of your next project. But what are the... ## [What Does the Design-Build Process Look Like?](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-the-design-process-look-like) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Oct 30, 2018](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-the-design-process-look-like) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-the-design-process-look-like#comments-listing) [![design-build-process](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/design-build-process.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-does-the-design-process-look-like) The premise behind the design-build process is, first and foremost, to streamline and improve the design and construction phases of projects for the benefit of the client. Design-build firms work to... ## [7 Benefits of Design-Build Construction](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build-0) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Sep 28, 2018](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build-0) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build-0#comments-listing) [![construction_jobs-1](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/construction_jobs-1.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build-0) You might have never heard of the method of Design-Build construction, but this approach to project inception and delivery is not a brand new one. It is, however, rising in popularity, and rightly... ## [5 Questions to Ask when Choosing a Design-Build Firm](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/choose-design-build-firm) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Sep 28, 2018](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/choose-design-build-firm) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/choose-design-build-firm#comments-listing) [![design-build-ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/design-build-ACI.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/choose-design-build-firm) Whether you’re building your dream home or designing the newest cutting-edge office development, selecting the right Design-Build firm for your next project is the most important decision to be... ## [What is Design-Build?](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Sep 24, 2018](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build#comments-listing) [![ACdesign-build-chart](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/ACdesign-build-chart.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/what-is-design-build) When diving into the planning process for a new building project, owners need to made a range of strategic and tactical choices. One of the most critical of these decisions early on is the method of... ## [Pennsylvania Building Code Updates and Impacts](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/pennsylvania-building-code-updates-and-impacts) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Sep 18, 2018](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/pennsylvania-building-code-updates-and-impacts) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/pennsylvania-building-code-updates-and-impacts#comments-listing) [![blueprint-964629_960_720](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/blueprint-964629_960_720.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/pennsylvania-building-code-updates-and-impacts) Change isn’t always easy, but staying up to speed on the requirements in your state is a must for thriving in this industry. Pennsylvania building codes have remained the same since 2009, but this... 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