Design-Build Steps & stages |
Initial Meetings |
Preliminary Design |
Design Development |
Construction Documents
& Specifications |
Pre-Build Preparations |
Build |
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Actions |
- Discuss project vision and scope with client
- Perform site walk-thru
- Review and discuss budget and timeframe estimate
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- Further define project scope, budget & timeframe
- Begin product selection process with client
- Develop conceptual sketches & floor plans
- Check zoning & other requirements
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- Draft floor plans & elevations
- Solicit and assemble subcontractors estimates
- Review draft work schedule
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- Finalize floor plans & elevations with client
- Finalize client product selections
- Prepare specifications
- Review design with licensed engineer
- Finalize work schedule
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- Introduce client to Production Manager & construction team
- Obtain permits (Mitchell Construction)
- Prepare for building
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- Build, build, build!
- Review progress weekly
- Identify, price & complete client requested changes (Change Orders)
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Outcomes |
- Decision to proceed
- Further meetings with design and construction team members
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- Sketched floor plans with alternate approach(es) when appropriate
- Sketched elevation or rendering
- Preliminary budget range
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- Design development plans including floor plans, elevations, and sections.
- Design specifications including materials, installed selections with stated allowance as needed
- Presentation of design plans
- Revised budget for construction based on Design Development phase
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- Construction documents including specifications and final plans
- Complete schedule for construction including start and end dates
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- Green light to start building your dreams!
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- Completed project
- Satisfied client
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Commitments & documents |
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- Included in Signed Design Agreement
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- Approval of primary design concept
- Signed Construction Deposit Agreement (CDA)
- or Signed Construction Contract
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- Signed Construction Contract
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- Included in Construction Contract
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