Richard Wade Architects - 301 North White Street Suite A - Frankfort, Illinois - 60423 - 815.464.0001

 

 

RWA. Inc. offers complete or partial services at the Owners request. During each phase, the Architect will meet with the owner to determine if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents.

 

I. Feasibility Study for the Building


A. Building size square footage
B. Construction budget and AlE fees
C. Program requirements
D. Preparation or procurement of survey documents
E. Property size, legal description, and cost
F. Time frame to complete project
G. Construction method Design/Build vs. Conventional Design/Build)

 

II. Site Evaluation

A. Zoning, Planning Commission, Board of Trustee Meetings
B. Legal surveys, soils engineering, and code analysis
C. External traffic flow
D Environment assessment, landscaping
E. Site compatibility to building requirements

 

III.Design Drawings Schematic and Design Development

A. Site Development
B. Functional floor plans
C. Exterior elevations
D. Rendering and models
E. Architectural estimate

 

IV. Building Contract Documents

A. Working drawings and specifications

   1. Architectural
   2. Site/Civil
   3. Structural
   4. Heating and air conditioning
   5 Electrical
   6. Plumbing

 

V. Bid and Negotiation

A Solicit bids from general contractors
B. Negotiate cost with general contractor

 

VI. Construction

A. Architectural observations, change order, & shop drawing review
B. Review of contractors application for payment
C. Punch list, project close out, and post project review

 

 
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