Owners set the stage for project success
At Jones Design Studio, our vision is to be the trusted Design-Build Owner Advisor for agencies and organizations committed to delivering exceptional projects. We partner with owners to build high-performing design-build programs, become owners of choice for top-tier design-builders, and lead the industry through disciplined implementation of Best Practices.
Owner Advisor Services
Design-build success depends on more than just process—it takes the right method, the right mindset, and the right mentorship. At Jones Design Studio, we focus on all three: helping teams align early, compete effectively, and build with trust and clarity from pre-award to post-delivery.
Owner Advisory Services
Our team brings both the technical skills and soft skills required for effective implementation of the DBIA Design-Build Done Right™ Best Practices.
We guide you through procurement, develop of performance criteria, team selection and alignment, and project execution - so you can focus on outcomes, not just process
Key Phases We Support:
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Assessment: Project delivery method selection, acquisition strategy, education, risk, and budget support
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Pre-Award: RFQ/RFP development, performance criteria, qualifications, selection support
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Post-Award: Project team alignment, substantiation, quality monitoring, meeting facilitation, closeout and turnover support
DONE-FOR-YOU
Need to move fast?
Our process can go from NTP to RFP in as little as 90 days.
DONE-WITH-YOU
Owner Advisor + Technical Team Services
For teams new to Design-Build or that want the convenience of a full-service team, we offer a solution that brings the entire team of architects and engineers, specifically trained and experienced in the implementation of Design-Build Done Right™, to your project. This approach includes everything in the Owner Advisor Criteria Consulting service, plus the following.
You’ll get:
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RFQ development
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Stakeholder interviews
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Design charrettes
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Proof of concept documentation
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Project criteria development
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Conceptual cost modeling
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Performance specification development
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RFP development
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Meeting logistics
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Advanced team monitoring and alignment
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Enhanced substantiation monitoring and project closeout
Build Beautifully Coaching
Our coaching program, Build Beautifully, is our response to the growing demand for disseminating Owner Advisor expertise and excellence beyond our practice and into the larger Design-Build market. A monthly or annual subscription-based solution for Owners and Owner Advisors, Build Beautifully provides access to a wealth of knowledge curated to help you get unstuck fast. We will be rolling out a suite of coaching options and services which will include:
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Live group Q&A calls to address immediate project needs
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Access to a growing library of practical tools and templates
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Access to live and recorded coaching sessions
EDUCATION
Recent project success
Delivering clarity, trust, and efficiency for public agencies
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