Project Lists

Phases of an Architectural Project

Feasibility Study for the Building

• Building size-square footage

• Construction budget and A/E fees

• Program requirements

• Preparation or procurement of survey documents

• Time frame to complete project

• Construction Design-Build vs. Conventional (Design method –-bid)

Site Evaluation

• Zoning, Planning Commission, Board of Trustee Meetings

• Legal surveys, soils engineering, and code analysis

• External traffic flow

• Environment assessment, landscaping

• Site compatibility to building requirements

Design Drawings – Schematic and Design Development

• Site Development

• Functional floor plans

• Exterior elevations

• Rendering and models

• Architectural estimate

Building Contract Documents – Working Drawings and Specifications

• Architectural

• Site/civil

• Structural

• Heating and air conditioning

• Electrical

• Plumbing

Bid and Negotiation

• Solicit bids from general contractors

• Negotiate cost with general contractor

Construction

• Architectural observations, change order, shop drawing review

• Review of contractor’s application for payment

• Punch list, project close out, post project review