The Design Process
- Feasibility Studies
- Establishing Concept and Scope
- Surveys & Soil Testing
- Preliminary Zoning Research
- Who are the users?
- What are the space needs?
- Adjacencies?
- Long Term Needs?
- Conceptual layouts “bubble diagrams”
- Space Relationships
- Code and Zoning Research
- Massing Studies
- Develop Established Plan
- Investigate Systems
- Coordinate Mechanical
- Cost Estimating
- Final Systems Selections
- Detailed Bidding Information
- Specifications
- Coordination with Engineers
- Agency/Code Reviews
- Bidding to Contractors, Address Issues
- Value Engineering if Necessary
- Contractor(s) Selection
- Observe Construction
- Review Submittals
- Progress Meetings
- Resolve Issues
- Punch Lists
- Final Local Inspections
- Manuals & Instruction
- Final Payments