Jacksonville Architecture and Engineering for Design-Build
Architectural design, MEP engineering, and structural engineering, in-house and integrated with construction. TCG's A/E team designs commercial projects across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida to FBC wind, AHCA, and the realities of the local jurisdictions.
Jacksonville Design-Build Cost Estimator
Describe your project and we will return a preliminary, Jacksonville-calibrated cost range with design and construction included.
Tell Us About Your Project
Use type, size, site, and any special systems or licensure all change the estimate.
Analyzing Your Jacksonville Project
Evaluating construction costs using Northeast Florida market data...
Your Jacksonville Construction Cost Estimate
Design and Construction, Coordinated From Day One
On most commercial projects, the design team and the construction team meet for the first time at bid. TCG's design-build model puts architectural design, structural engineering, and MEP engineering in the same room as preconstruction and construction management from concept, so the schedule, the budget, and the building are designed together.
For Jacksonville projects, that means FBC wind design, AHCA review for healthcare, SJRWMD coordination on stormwater impacts, and City of Jacksonville permitting are anticipated in the design rather than discovered after permit submittal. Our team is licensed to deliver across all 50 states.
Background reading: what a design-build contractor does, design-build vs CM at risk vs design-bid-build, architectural services costs and value, and architectural and engineering fees and soft costs.
What's In-House in Jacksonville
Architectural Design
Architectural design from concept through construction documents, brand-standard or custom.
Structural Engineering
Structural engineering to FBC wind, designed to coastal Duval County requirements.
MEP Engineering
MEP engineering for power, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and clinical or process systems.
Preconstruction
Preconstruction services: budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, and constructability.
Permitting
City of Jacksonville and surrounding county permitting plus AHCA and SJRWMD where they apply.
Construction
On-site delivery through construction management and general contracting, with self-performed IMP and PEMB.
Design and Soft Cost Ranges
Design fees vary with building type and complexity. Typical all-in soft cost ranges (architecture, engineering, permits, testing, and related):
Warehouse / PEMB
Lean A/E load
Retail / QSR / TI
Mid complexity
Office / MOB
Higher engineering load
Healthcare / Critical
AHCA, MEP, redundancy
Ranges are planning level for the Jacksonville metro. Run your specific scope through the free TCG.ai estimator for a tighter number.
Designing for Northeast Florida
FBC wind and the building envelope: Design decisions in coastal Duval County are dictated by 130 plus mph wind speeds, windborne debris, and FBC roof and cladding assemblies. We design the envelope and the structure together.
AHCA-ready healthcare: Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration reviews licensed facilities. Early coordination protects schedule for medical office projects.
Stormwater and SJRWMD: Sites that exceed impervious thresholds or impact wetlands require St. Johns River Water Management District ERP permits. We design with that path in mind.
Integrated delivery wins: Design-build typically delivers 15 to 30 percent faster than design-bid-build, with fewer change orders and stronger budget control because design and construction are one accountable team.
A/E Experience
AHCA Outpatient MOB
Architectural and engineering coordination for a multi-specialty MOB under AHCA review.
High-Bay Distribution
Structural and envelope design for a 36 foot clear PEMB built to FBC wind on a stormwater-constrained site.
QSR Prototype Roll
Architectural prototype optimization across multiple QSR sites with shared engineering documents.
Jacksonville A/E and Design-Build FAQ
Does TCG provide architecture and engineering in Jacksonville?
What is design-build and why is it faster?
How do architectural and engineering fees work for commercial projects?
Can TCG handle AHCA review for Jacksonville healthcare projects?
How does TCG handle SJRWMD stormwater requirements?
Can TCG act as architect of record only?
Architecture and Engineering Resources
Design and Build in Jacksonville
Have an idea, a site, or a permit-stage set? We will run it through preconstruction and align architecture, structural, and MEP around one schedule and one budget.
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