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        "text": "Hiring a design-to-completion contractor creates a single point of responsibility, whereas hiring an independent designer leaves you to bridge the gap between creative concepts and practical building costs. The practical tradeoff comes down to administrative involvement: managing separate contracts requires you to resolve disputes if a design exceeds your construction budget. With unified project delivery, the builder tracks material costs and site feasibility during planning, preventing expensive redesigns or delays during construction.",
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