Design & Build

Our Onboarding process is where we begin together. We will review the overall goals and needs of your project. We also will answer questions and and go over your specific needs.

Next, we will estimate the project scope based on documents provided such as RFP, existing plans, concepts and discussion. Once we have an understanding as to the scope of the project, we can create a ROM (ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE). This is a term for an estimated value of all the work to be done.

With the ROM, we are able to set a basis for costing, which will be used in our Proposal. Once the Proposal is approved, we can move to the next stage of your project. Planning.

DELIVERABLES.

01. General Project Scope
02. ROM
03. Estimated timeline for all future deliveries
04. Proposal

Our Planning Process works through 3 stages.

First we start with Programming. During this stage we aim to collect general information, understand the scope of work, project vision and finally the property potential and limitations.

The next stage is our Due Diligence stage. Here, we gather hard facts such as surveys, reports and acquire additional site information we need to produce a concept plan.

Our Final stage in the Planning Process is delivery of our the Concept Detail. This allows for the vision to come to paper so to speak. Presentation are prepared and given showing the property potential combined with the Vision for the Project.

DELIVERABLES.

01. PROGRAMMING
02. DUE DILIGENCE
03. CONCEPT DETAIL

The Design Phase begins where the Planning phase ends. With a clear vision of the project goals, needs, expectations and standards, we are able to put the ideas to work. Just as in the Planning Phase, the Design Phase also moves through different stages. We have 3 stages for the Design.

DELIVERABLES.

01. Schematic Design
02. Design Development
03. Documentation

Typically, the Architecture and Interior Design and to some extent the Engineering all pass through these same 3 stages with overlapping responsibilities throughout the process.

Once of the great benefits of a Design + Build approach is the ability to work in synch with all internal teams as the project progress. In a Design + Bid + Build Project, the entirety of the Design, Construction Documentation and Bidding Process must be complete before a project can start. This is not the case with a Design + Build Method.

We are able to start construction and move through the initial stages of the site work, foundation and structure as the Design Team completes documentation for the finish stages. As our whole team is working in synch, we always know the progress and schedule of work needed for the next steps of building. Being able to start construction many months earlier than would be allowed in other construction methods, is a huge benefit for all involved.

As the Design Team is closing in on the finish for all final Documentation, the Construction Team is wrapping up the final stages of structural work ready to receive the next Phase of Building.

DELIVERABLES.

A typical new Build-Out would follow this sequence.
01. Site Work
02. Foundation and Structure (Enclosed)
03. Rough In for MEP
04. Finishes
05. Finish work for MEP
06. Hand Over

The Final aspect of the Design + Build process is the Handover. This is when all project documentation such as AS BUILTS, Warranties and Service Information is provided. The PM will also ensure the contracts are all closed, final payments received and completion notices delivered.

DELIVERABLES.

01. All Warranties and Service Documents 
02. Notice of Completion 
03. Contract Close-Out
05. As Built and Other Construction Documents