Programming
Information gathering
- Establish project needs + goals
- Understand budget + approximate shedule
- Research zoning regulations + analyze site for opportunities and limitations
- Obtain site survey
- Measure and draw the existing buildings
Design Development
Refine the concept
- Develop the proposed design form + building or site layout
- Select appropriate materials + products
- Ensure design decisions align with client budget, program, and project goals
Bidding + Negotiations
Selecting a contractor
- Prepare bid package for contractors
- Answer bidder questions + provide additional info to bidders if requested
- Assist bid result evaluation
- Advise client with contracts
Additional Services
- Zoning Variances
- Computer Modeling
- Construction Management
- Historic District review
Schematic Design
The design concept
- Explore alternate design + construction solutions which meet project objectives
- Establish a conceptual arrangement of site, spaces, and massing
- Analyze square footage and begin cost estimating
Construction Documents
How to build the project
- Finalize technical drawings + project specifications
- All engineer drawings to be completed
- prepare documents for bid + permit approval
Construction Administration
During construction
- Visit site during construction
- Ensure work conforms to construction documents
- Inform owner of project's progress
- Answer questions + provide info when requested by contractor
- Review contractor requests for payment
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