Design Process
Cheat-Sheet
// 1 // CONCEPT DESIGN
GOALS:
(1) Establish important project goals, (2) Discover project constraints, (3) Create a guide for the look and feel for the project
WE NEED TO GET STARTED:
(1) Design Services Contract, (2) Concept meeting to discuss programmatic goals and desired look and feel (3) Site selection, (4) Project budget, (5) Project schedule
AT END OF PHASE YOU GET:
Concept Board • Materials Board with Samples • Program Document • (2) Renderings • Code Review • Drawings: Schematic Floor Plan
PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS:
Concept Meeting • 50% Concept Design Presentation (Optional) • 100% Concept Design Presentation
// 2 // SCHEMATIC DESIGN
GOALS:
(1) Develop design alternatives and select preferred option, (2) Firm up program, (3) Create list of needed consultants, (4) Begin contacting consultants
WE NEED TO GET STARTED:
(1) Sign-off on 100% Concept Design Package
AT END OF PHASE YOU GET:
Concept Board Updates • Materials Board with Samples Updates • Space Planning Diagram • (2) Renderings • Drawings: Schematic Floor Plans, Elevations, and Sections • Specifications Outline • ROM Estimate
PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS:
50% Schematic Design Presentation • 100% Schematic Design Presentation • Additional Floating Meeting (As needed)
// 3 // DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
GOALS:
(1) Accurately draw and develop selected scheme, (2) Integrate building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Lighting, etc.), (3) Onboard any required consultants
WE NEED TO GET STARTED:
(1) Selected Scheme (from Schematic Design options)
AT END OF PHASE YOU GET:
Concept Board Updates • Materials Board with Samples Updates • (2) Renderings • Drawings: Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, and Schematic Details • Specifications • ROM Estimate
PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS:
50% Design Development Presentation • 100% Design Development Presentation • Additional Floating Meeting (As needed)
// 4 // CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
GOALS:
(1) Complete construction drawings and specifications for construction and bidding
WE NEED TO GET STARTED:
(1) Sign-off on Design Development Presentation documents
AT END OF PHASE YOU GET:
Final Materials Board with Samples • Complete Construction Drawings: Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details • Specifications • Estimate
PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS:
50% Construction Documents Presentation • 100% Construction Documents Presentation • Additional Floating Meeting (As needed)
// 5 // BIDDING
GOALS:
(1) Interview contractors, (2) Award contract to winning bidder
WE NEED TO GET STARTED:
(1) Sign-off on Construction Phase Documents and Estimate/Budget, (2) Post-Design Services Contract
AT END OF PHASE YOU GET:
Contractor is awarded contract
PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS:
Post-Design Services Consultation Meeting • Contractor Interviews • Pre-Bid Meeting • Bid Review
// 6 // CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
GOALS:
(1) Assist owner and contractor during the construction phase to keep schedule and budget
WE NEED TO GET STARTED:
(1) Construction schedule (from contractor), (2) Official construction start
AT END OF PHASE YOU GET:
Responses to Contrractor's Requests for Information and/or Clarification (RFIs) • Product/Material Substitution Reviews • Punch List • The Completed Project!
PRESENTATIONS/MEETINGS:
Pre-Construction Meeting with Owner, Architect, and Contractor • Contractor Interviews • Bi-Weekly Construction Update Meetings • Weekly Construction Site Visits