Question 1

What is design-build delivery for parking, and how is it different from traditional construction?

Accepted Answer

Design-build places architectural design, civil engineering, construction, and technology integration under one contract with one accountable team. Traditional design-bid-build separates these into sequential contracts. The Construction Industry Institute's RS-133 study of 351 projects found design-build is 12–33% faster and 6–12% cheaper. For technology-integrated parking, our delivered range is sharper: 25–40% faster and 12–20% cheaper.

Question 2

How much does a design-build parking project cost?

Accepted Answer

A 100-space surface lot with technology integration costs $250,000–$600,000 under a GMP, or $2,500–$6,000 per space. A 200-space lot runs $500,000–$1.1M. Structured garages run $24,000–$32,000 per space delivered design-build versus $27,000–$36,000 design-bid-build. Technology packages add $1,200–$2,000 per space.

Question 3

How long does design-build parking take?

Accepted Answer

A 200-space surface lot with technology integration runs ~21 weeks under design-build versus ~36 weeks under design-bid-build — a 42% schedule compression. A 100-space lot takes 14–18 weeks. Structured garages run 9–14 months under design-build versus 14–22 months traditional.

Question 4

What financing structures does Wins Parking offer?

Accepted Answer

Three: (1) Owner-funded GMP with milestone draws against a guaranteed maximum price, (2) construction-finance hybrid with 20–30% owner equity and a Wins-arranged construction loan that converts to permanent financing, (3) full capital stack partnership where Wins and our investor partners contribute 100% of capital in exchange for a long-term ground lease and revenue share.

Question 5

What happens if costs exceed the GMP?

Accepted Answer

Wins Parking absorbs the overage. Contingency is capped at 5% of hard costs and savings under the GMP are shared 50/50 with the owner. This is the entire reason owners choose design-build over cost-plus general contracting.

Question 6

What licenses, insurance, and warranties does Wins Parking carry?

Accepted Answer

Active general contractor and electrical contractor licensing in Colorado plus reciprocal licensing in operating states. $2M general liability with the owner listed as additional insured, workers' comp with $500K per-accident. Standard warranty matrix: structural 5–10 years, asphalt paving 2 years, concrete 3–5 years, electrical and lighting 2–3 years workmanship plus manufacturer warranties, technology systems 1–2 years workmanship plus manufacturer warranties.

Question 7

Do you deliver design-build parking outside Colorado?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We headquarter in Edwards, Colorado and deliver design-build parking projects nationally. Senior design and integration team is on-site for kickoff, mid-construction milestones, and commissioning regardless of geography. We have completed or are delivering projects in Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Montana in addition to our Colorado base.

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