Aligning our interests
based on a partnership approach
OpenBox developed the "Co Design&Build" solution to facilitate the design and build of industrial, logistics and office building projects.
Our "Co-Design&Build" solution is more than just a new way of doing things, it is a truly disruptive innovation within the market. It represents a complete reimagining of the relationship between the project owner and the builder, and marks a shift from an approach leading for conflict of interest to one leading for dynamic collaboration.
Our "Co-Design&Build" solution is more than just a new way of doing things, it is a truly disruptive innovation within the market. It represents a complete reimagining of the relationship between the project owner and the builder, and marks a shift from an approach leading for conflict of interest to one leading for dynamic collaboration.
A INNOVATIVE SOLUTION
Products and services are more tailored to more involved and better-informed customers, who need to be sure of both the performance and competitiveness of their property solutions.
As a result, the globalisation and opacity inherent in certain ‘turnkey’ design-and-build offers no longer suit everyone. However, abandoning price, deadline and service guarantees and migrating to a project management offer is not an alternative.
By combining the guarantees offered by a real-estate development contract (CPI) with the transparency of a project management contract, the "Co Design&Build" model offers a solution that is innovative, forward-thinking and collaborative.
As a result, the globalisation and opacity inherent in certain ‘turnkey’ design-and-build offers no longer suit everyone. However, abandoning price, deadline and service guarantees and migrating to a project management offer is not an alternative.
By combining the guarantees offered by a real-estate development contract (CPI) with the transparency of a project management contract, the "Co Design&Build" model offers a solution that is innovative, forward-thinking and collaborative.
While transparency is being promoted like a banner by more and more players in the construction industry, only OpenBox Co Design&Build truly works openly with its customers on all aspects of the project.
Doing so means deciding to share the power of technical and financial information for the benefit of the project and all those involved. The service agreed in the contract is perfectly detailed to avoid any interpretation. The purchase prices, the quantities, the design of the technical choices, purchased and then implemented, the actual situation of the schedule, the choice of the companies consulted and then retained, as well as the site accounts, are all information that is distributed to the customer. Customers are free to attend all meetings (design meetings, purchasing meetings, site meetings, etc.).
Doing so means deciding to share the power of technical and financial information for the benefit of the project and all those involved. The service agreed in the contract is perfectly detailed to avoid any interpretation. The purchase prices, the quantities, the design of the technical choices, purchased and then implemented, the actual situation of the schedule, the choice of the companies consulted and then retained, as well as the site accounts, are all information that is distributed to the customer. Customers are free to attend all meetings (design meetings, purchasing meetings, site meetings, etc.).
- Open-book work
- All meetings are open
Collaboration is about assessing the various scenarios, risks and solutions together. OpenBox is accountable during every stage of the value-adding processes – OpenBox is solely responsible for all decisions. This collaboration is based on open dialogue, as the project owner's expertise and understanding of the requirements are combined with proven solutions to enrich the project. Project control on the part of the customer is managed on a continuous basis, rather than after the fact. This makes for greater efficiency
- Decisions are shared but ultimate responsibility remains with OpenBox
- Open dialogue, flexibility
The sharing of savings is possible thanks to a unique legal framework that is binding for OpenBox and completely secures all transactions for the customer. This involves more than just a mid-way assessment of savings at the procurement stage; The assessment is carried out on completion of the project on the basis of certified accounts.
- Partnership approach
- Shared savings
Benefits of the
"Co Design&Build" solution
Adaptability and transparency: All of the adaptability and transparency of project management with the guarantees of a turn-key solution.
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PRINCING IS NO LONGER TABOO!
The skills and expertise of OpenBox's employees backed by the (technical and financial) guarantees provided by BEG Ingénierie have enabled the company to put itself in the running for large-scale projects, both in terms of budget and challenges involved.
Yet, right from the start, OpenBox has been mindful of the need to control its overheads through collaboration with various partners in matters relating to labour issues, finance and legal regulations. Specialised engineering tasks, such as the creation of work packages, for example, are always entrusted to BEG Ingénierie or third-party partners. By converting fixed costs into variable costs, OpenBox is in a position to take on the role of designer-builder backed by a performance guarantee and competitive pricing. OpenBox's fees are completely transparent and based on the purchase prices agreed with suppliers. Improving the cost-effectiveness of a project delivers the following benefits:
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