Design Build - The design build method is a single source contact for the owner. The owner contracts with the design build firm for all services and in most cases the whole package. The disadvantage to the owner is not knowing what they are getting prior to signing the contract or what the project is going to look like. The architect used by the design/builder represents the design/ builder not the owner, therefore the owner has no one to look out for his interest. Design Builders cannot give a good dollar value for all the accounts because he has to make a certain amount of profit and overhead on each account. This method is most expensive to owners in some cases. There is no volunteer labor from within the church allowed in most cases.

---

Construction Management - The Owner, Construction Manager and Architect work together during all phases of the project. Experience and resources can be utilized during all phases of the project to provide the most economical building consistent with the owner's requirements. The owner accepts most of the risk on the project, but the contractors and designers have ethical and reputation standards. The architect may be the construction manager. As well the construction manager can be the architect. This method is the most cost effective way to build.