A preliminary evaluation of the Client's desires, space program, schedule, construction budget and goals.
PHASE II - SCHEMATIC DESIGN -
Review with the Client approaches to the design and construction of this project. Study the project objectives, limitations and feasibility. Provide City Code and Home Owner's Association research. Site Analysis & Space Programming. Prepare Schematic Design Drawings, showing size and relationship of project components, for conceptual ideas for presentation to the Client. One scheme is to be selected for further development.
PHASE III - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT -
Prepare drawings to fix and describe the character and amenities of the project. Submit Design Development Drawings to the Planning Dept and Home Owner's Association for Preliminary Design Review. The Client should submit Design Development Drawings to Contractors for preliminary construction costs estimates. Minor changes to accommodate the Client’s budget and desires.
PHASE IV - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT -
Based on approved Design Development Drawings, prepare in detail Construction Documents consisting of drawings and specifications sufficient for approval by the city for a Building Permit. This includes, coordinating information with other Design/Engineer consultants such as:
Structural Engineer Soils Engineer Civil Engineer- Grading Plan - earth moving Land Surveyor Landscape Architect Energy Engineer Interior Designer
Provide proposals for service from consultants. Submit construction Documents to the Building Department for plan review and approval.
PHASE V - BIDDING AND NEGOTIATING -
If requested, help the Client in selecting Contractors for bidding. Issue Construction Documents to Contractors. It is recommended the use of AIA Documents A105/205 & A501 for the Owner/Contractor Agreement. If requested, help the Client in reviewing the proposed agreement between the Owner and the Contractor.
PHASE VI - CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION-
Advise and consult with the Client and Contractor during construction. Construction visits for observations of the completed work to determine general compliance with the Construction Documents.