About the author  ⁄ Scott Van Deren

Scott Van Deren is active in business development at Drake Williams Steel, an AISC certified fabricator, in Denver, CO, and was previously President & CEO at Mountain Steel & Supply Co in Denver.  Scott currently serves as Chairman of Associated General Contractors of Colorado and sits on the market development committee for the American Institute of Steel Construction in Chicago, IL. He can be reached at svanderen@dwsteel.com.

The concept of “design-assist,” and what makes it a success, is often a mystery in the construction industry. Some already have a strong opinion about this project delivery system based on prior experience; others may have no experience at all. With that understanding, this article offers insight into the characteristics and keys to a successful design-assist project from the singular perspective of a steel fabricator with design-assist experience.

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