There are those out there that will argue that you keep the builder accountable and get a better price by bidding out the project. In some occasions this can be true, but in general we feel Paradigm clients benefit not only with the overall design but also with the budget in working with a Design/Build firm. Most architects do not have the full understanding of actual costs and evolution of new products and labor. Our team is constantly reviewing trends and pricing, which provides a better understand of true costs, which ultimately helps our clients stay on budget.