Turnkey vs Tender
Find out what solution is right for you.
A good thing to ask yourself at the start of any large scale commercial or industrial project, is what construction process am I best to use to ensure I get the outcome that is right for me?
The 2 construction processes really boil down to 2 categories. Design and Tender, or Design and Build (Turnkey).
Take the quizQuestion 1
Do you have specific sub-contractor contacts such as earthmovers, plumbers, electricians, painters etc that you would like to potentially use on your project?
No YesQuestion 2
Which is more important - saving money OR meeting a tight timeframe?
Tight timeframes Saving moneyQuestion 3
For communication would you rather deal directly with an onsite foreman and contractors or deal with a single project manager?
Project manager Site foreman & contractorsQuestion 4
Are there parts of the construction process that you would like to consider looking after? – e.g. site works, landscaping, subtrades
No YesQuestion 5
How would you like the pricing presented? Would you like to have the pricing presented as one total number, or would you like to have the pricing broken down into components/trades so that you can see the investment in each area?
Pricing as one total number Pricing broken into components/tradesQuestion 6
Would you prefer to be involved in every detail of the project or big picture decisions only?
Big picture Specific detailsQuestion 7
Are you wanting to look at a number of different options – and want to be able to analyse the extra investment for each of these options?
I have quite a clear set of requirements I want to consider a number of options.Question 8
Does your site have specific design requirements, such as non-standard ground conditions?
No YesFill in the form below to discover what solution is right for you
Our turnkey solution may be the best option for you
Business is booming and you would rather stick to your knitting? With our nationwide network of building contractors we can manage your entire project from start to finish. From design to consent, delivery and construction we take the pressure off so you can plan for the day you're handed the keys to your newest building.
Show me the Turnkey processOur tender solution may be the best option for you
Looking for ways to save some money? - or like to do part of the works yourself? Our team can provide a design and kitset price - where we will look after all design and compliance and supply the structural steel kitset. This allows you to tender out the install to contractors of your choice, for optimum savings.
Show me the Tender processThe Tender Process / Design & Tender
The process is broken into four phases.
The Turnkey Process / Design & Quote
The XL Structural team have a network of contractors nationwide that we partner with to deliver a turnkey. This process is broken into three phases.