About the Project
This design-build project will extend Picadilly Road between Colfax Avenue and Smith Road via an interchange onto I-70 in Aurora. Improved north-south connectivity will unlock a roadway network and make Picadilly Road a key arterial point for the region. The interchange will improve safety, alleviate congestion, and connect people and commerce to job centers, new neighborhoods and the nation's third busiest airport.
What is Design-Build?
Design-Build (or D/B) is a way of building things where the design and construction of a project happen at the same time under a single contract — allowing for better collaboration between the design team and construction team.
D/B saves time and money because we don’t have to wait for one phase of the project to finish before starting the next. The design-builder has a plan in place to ensure quality throughout every phase. They make sure the improvements are built to industry standards.
At the start of a D/B project, only about one-third of the design is complete. The design team starts with the first things to be built, and once those plans are approved, the construction team gets to work. While they're building, the designers are already working on the next part of the project. This cycle continues until the whole project is done.
There are sometimes gaps between major construction activities. During this time, work is happening behind the scenes as the construction team and the design team collectively review the project plans in real time and make any necessary changes along the way — ensuring a quality end product that is as safe and effective as possible.