A DESIGN-BUILD TEAM YOU CAN TRUST
Our Design-Build Construction model integrates architectural design, engineering, and construction management under one roof—delivering a streamlined, single-source solution tailored for behavioral healthcare facilities.
Rather than juggling multiple vendors, clients work directly with our unified team, which eliminates the delays, miscommunication, and cost overruns that often occur with traditional design–bid–build models. From initial concept development to final inspection, we manage every phase of the project with a deep understanding of state licensing standards, ADA compliance, and the operational demands unique to inpatient and outpatient behavioral health.
By aligning clinical objectives with physical infrastructure from day one, design-build accelerates timelines, improves cost control, and ensures that facilities are optimized for functionality, safety, and long-term sustainability. This approach gives our clients a faster path to licensure, earlier revenue generation, and a smoother transition into full operations—making it the most efficient and effective way to bring behavioral health real estate to life.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ZLD PARTNERS
Our integrated model offers a one-stop solution for behavioral health operators—eliminating delays, cost inefficiencies, and miscommunication common with third-party vendors. By controlling every phase of the process—from site selection through facility completion—we deliver projects faster, with fewer risks, and fully aligned with operational goals.
SPEED TO MARKET
With all services under one roof, we streamline approvals, permitting, design, and construction to get your facility licensed and operational faster.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
We don’t just build buildings—we build behavioral health facilities with financial outcomes, compliance standards, and patient care top of mind.
COST EFFICIENCY
Our in-house team collaborates across real estate, design, and construction—eliminating third-party markups and reducing costly inefficiencies.
SIMPLIFIED DEVELOPMENT
You work with a single trusted partner instead of juggling architects, brokers, and contractors—ensuring alignment and accountability at every step.
OPERATIONAL READINESS
Facilities are designed from day one to support efficient workflows, staff safety, regulatory compliance, and an optimal care environment.
REDUCE CAPITAL RISK
By managing the entire process, we mitigate budget overruns and ensure predictable, transparent cost structures from start to finish.
VERTICAL INTEGRATION:
FROM REAL ESTATE TO TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION
At ZLD Partners, our real estate team leads the way with expert site sourcing and acquisition tailored to behavioral health. Once the location is secured, ZLD Partners Construction takes the reins—delivering fully integrated design-build solutions that streamline the development process. Our model offers behavioral health operators a one-stop solution for facility development—eliminating the inefficiencies of juggling multiple vendors.
By managing the entire construction process with a deep understanding of operational needs, we deliver facilities that are completed faster, stay on budget, and are fully aligned with clinical and regulatory requirements from day one.
