Services
Initial interview:
- Assimilate the owner’s overall vision for the project.
- Evaluate the client’s proposed budget in respect to the project’s goals.
- Tour the site to get an understanding of how it will relate to the project.
Preliminary design phase:
- Develop space diagram layout options.
- Investigate and propose building material options.
- Form the project’s team of consultants as dictated by the client’s needs.
- Develop preliminary plans, elevation and 3D drawings to illustrate the design concept.
Contractor selection, construction costing and/or bidding:
- Recommend qualified general contractors.
- Assist in evaluating the final construction cost or bid.
- Define building requirements during the cost estimating or bidding process.
Drawing phase:
- Develop all necessary construction plans and details.
- Develop all materials and workmanship specifications.
- Compare material performance and cost effectiveness.
- Coordinate the services of the client’s consultants.
- Attend meetings with the client and their consultants.
Building phase:
- Construction phase clarifications and site visits.
- Develop any required revisions and change orders.
- Review construction billing and approvals.
- Construction payment and change order administration.
Additional services:
- Site development analysis and planning.
- Coordinate zoning review and variance application.
- Arrange for site survey and contour maps.
- Coordinate construction of site development elements: driveway, septic system, well, or utilities.