Design and Construction Services

Pre-design and Programming

• Determine design approach and project schedule
• Compare building types and existing facility designs for successes and failures
• Review existing conditions, facility, program, budget and governmental regulations

Schematic Design

• Preliminary Sketch: rough basic design drawings in pen & ink, pencil or other medium
• Address preliminary layout requirements for program, schedule and construction budget
• Solve problems such as circulation and traffic patterns, space relationships and functions
• Find and review alternative approaches to design and construction

Design Development

• Create drawings and other documents that describe the size and character of the project regarding architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials and any other elements as appropriate. This includes a selection of fixtures, material finishes and furnishings.

Document types:

• Floor and ceiling plans: layout drawings of each floor
• Elevations: drawing of walls of the facility
• Sections: drawing of the building as if cut through by a plane
• Material boards: sample palettes of all finishes
• Design and detailing: includes cabinetry
• Manufacturer information and product photos of fixtures, furniture and objects
• Renderings: perspective drawings by computer imaging or by hand; quality range from sketch to detailed
• Model Fabrication: three-dimensional scaled representation of a design or construction

Construction Documents

• Develop drawing plans, elevations, sections, details, and written specifications for construction
• Provide information for bidding contractors and conditions of the contract
• Obtain and coordinate approvals from each government regulatory agency
• File documents addressing issues for applications or variance requests with code consultants
• Insure documents comply with government requirements: building, fire, and handicapped laws

Construction Administration

• Monitor progress and quality of the work with regular construction meetings
• Inspect work to make sure it is completed according to the documents
• Provide lists of appropriate general contractors and their subcontractors
• Request bids for consideration
• Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of each candidate to achieve desired results.
• Obtain bids or negotiated proposals
• Award contracts and prepare for construction
• Watch over project construction and installation at the site until completion
• Check shop drawings for proper execution

Project close out

• Record drawings
• Develop maintenance manual for cleaning, maintenance, repair, or replacement