What market segments does Novel Builders specialize in?
We focus on the markets where precision and professionalism matter most:
• Healthcare and Medical Office Buildings (MOB)
• Industrial and Manufacturing
• Office and Mixed-Use
• Municipal | Civic | Public
• Retail
Our team is built for fast-moving, detail-heavy commercial projects with owners who care about quality and
schedule.
How does the design-build process work with Novel Builders?
Our process is straightforward and transparent from day one:
• Early Collaboration: We sit down with you to understand your goals, budget, and timeline.
• Design Integration: Our design partners and construction team work together to eliminate surprises.
• Real-Time Cost Planning: We update budgets and schedules throughout design, not after.
• Construction Execution: Our field team manages safety, quality, subcontractors, and coordination.
• Turnover & Support: You get a clean, complete building and a team that still answers the phone
afterward.
Design-build keeps everyone aligned and your project moving.
Is design-build the right delivery method for my project?
Design-build works best when owners want:
• A single point of accountability
• Early cost visibility
• Faster schedules
• Fewer change orders
• Seamless coordination between design and construction
If you value speed, clarity, and collaboration, design-build is likely the ideal fit.
How does Novel Builders control costs and prevent surprises?
We build predictability into every phase. During preconstruction, we develop detailed budgets & estimates using
real-time trade partner input and market data. As design progresses, we update costs, highlight options, and
resolve conflicts before construction begins. This proactive approach keeps budgets tight and minimizes change
orders once we break ground.
How long does a typical commercial project take?
It depends on the size and complexity. Every project has its own unique challenges and project schedules are
affected by several factors. Through an open and transparent process, we are able to provide detailed project
schedules after detailed project information and documents are provided to us. In order to maintain the most
optimum schedule for each project, Novel Builders recommends the Design-build process.
During design-build, we can start early procurement and plan construction simultaneously, which often shortens
overall delivery by several months.
What geographic areas does Novel Builders serve?
We’re headquartered in Richardson, Texas and proudly serve the North Texas Region & following counties:
• Dallas County
• Collin County
• Denton County
• Ellis County
• Grayson County
• Hood County
• Hunt County
• Johnson County
• Kaufman County
• Parker County
• Rockwall County
• Tarrant County
If you’re project is in North Texas and need a commercial design-build GC, we can support you.
Can Novel Builders help before we own the property or finalize financing?
Absolutely! Many clients bring us in early for:
• Conceptual design
• Budget modeling
• Site evaluations
• Preliminary schedules
• Pro Forma input
Early involvement gives owners the data they need to move forward with confidence and usually saves time and
money in the long run.
How does Novel Builders ensure quality and safety on projects?
Quality and safety aren’t buzzwords for us, they’re habits.
Our superintendents, trade partners, and design team maintain strict standards for cleanliness, site organization,
safety protocols, material verification, and workmanship. We document everything, communicate daily, and hold
every team member accountable from start to finish.