Founded by Building Designer and Contractor Steven R Coffey in 2001, Element Design Build is one of the most respected Design Build companies in Metro Vancouver.

Element Design Build is a Vancouver, British Columbia based full service design build company focused on design and construction excellence.  Projects range in scale from modest interior remodels to complex new houses.  Our work is characterized by conceptual innovation, a commitment to sustainability, a strong understanding of the construction process and attention to detail. We engage in a multi-disciplinary approach involving close collaboration with not only our clients, but also other designers, engineers, fabricators and builders to achieve the greatest possible results.  Our extensive design and construction experience gives us unique insight into the building process while allowing us to best represent our clients’ interests.  Every project is seen as an opportunity to provide dynamic and uplifting responses to the nuances of the site, program and client.


What is Design Build?

Design build is a method of project delivery in which one entity - the design-build team - works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services. One entity, one contract, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion. Design-build is also known as design/construct and single-source responsibility.


Why Design Build?

Design build streamlines project delivery through a single contract between the owner and the design build team. This simple but fundamental difference saves money and time by transforming the relationship between designers and builders into an alliance which fosters collaboration and teamwork.


The Design Build Advantage: 

  • Faster Delivery — collaborative project management means work is completed faster with fewer problems.

  • Cost Savings — an integrated team is geared toward efficiency and innovation.

  • Better Quality — design-builders meet performance needs, not minimum design requirements, often developing innovations to deliver a better project than initially imagined.

  • Singular Responsibility — one entity is held accountable for cost, schedule and performance.

  • Decreased Administrative Burden — owners can focus on the project rather than managing disparate contracts.