Construction projects are often complex and delivering them from start to finish involves multiple stages. It can also involve several different companies handling different elements such as design and construction. One way to streamline this process is to appoint a turnkey construction provider.

What is a turnkey construction provider?

Put simply, a turnkey construction provider is a company that oversees everything on a project from start to finish. This includes the planning, designing, construction, installations, schedules, costing, and overall management of the project until it’s ready for its intended use.

In a turnkey contract, or as it’s sometimes referred to as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, the contractor is responsible for the design, construction, and delivery of a project by a specified date and price. The idea is that a client only has to work with one company.

What’s the difference between turnkey and design-build construction?

When it comes to project delivery, there are two popular approaches in the construction industry: turnkey and design-build construction. Both methods streamline the process, but there are differences between the two in terms of project control, responsibilities, and outcomes.

As previously mentioned, a turnkey construction provider is responsible for the whole project, which includes the design, costs, and construction. Think of a turnkey service provider as a one-stop shop – they take care of everything on a project. Design-build construction, on the other hand, is where a contractor is responsible for the design and construction aspects of a project, however, the project owner still dictates the process, schedules, etc. Although this process is collaborative, there are risks of delays and the project could exceed the budget.

No two construction projects are the same, so the type of service you choose is dependent on your requirements. If you prefer that a contractor has full control over a project, then turnkey services would be ideal for you.

The benefits of turnkey construction services

Using a turnkey service provider has several distinct advantages, including:

  1. Convenience – rather than having to deal with several companies and handling multiple contracts, you work with a single company to get the project done and dusted from beginning to end. This helps to make the process easier.
  2. Saves time – since one company deals with all the requirements of a project, some stages of the process, such as design and procurement may overlap, resulting in shorter timelines and fewer delays.
  3. Cost-effective– because a turnkey service provider oversees the entire project, they look after the budget and can negotiate for better prices with suppliers, for example. A fixed price is often agreed upon in turnkey contracts, meaning there are no hidden costs.
  4. Clear responsibility – a single company is responsible for delivering the project, which means should something go wrong, you can hold them responsible for any issues that may arise.
  5. Improvements in quality – because one company is responsible for design, construction, etc, there are fewer chances of misunderstanding or mistakes. This results in improved quality of the overall project.

Of course, choosing a turnkey construction provider means that you need to put your trust in one company, so it’s important that you take the time to find out more about them, the construction services they provide, and their portfolio of work.

Why choose WysePower?

WysePower provides the complete turnkey service for the design, supply, installation, maintenance, and testing of the most comprehensive range of site services all in one place – and has done so for over 60 years. Our comprehensive range of services, which includes power, lighting, utilities, and security, cater to any project of any size. We have developed great relationships with our clients, many of whom come back to us with repeat business, which highlights their trust in our service packages, the quality of our work, and the dedication of our expert WysePeople.

Interested in turnkey services? Give us a call today on 0161 876 5068 or drop us a line at info@wysepower.com.