There is a higher level of responsibility when the government spends taxpayer dollars on a building project. This translates to the design-build firm. Ultimately, it is the design-build firm’s responsibility to take the vision of the government and craft a building that will meet the stated need, as well as one that will spend taxpayer dollars wisely. Thus, the design-build firm should always be looking for ways to save money throughout the entire scope of the project. Coming in under budget is a good thing, too.