Design-Build Steps & stages

Initial Meetings

Preliminary Design

Design Development

Construction Documents
& Specifications

Pre-Build Preparations

Build

Actions

  • Discuss project vision and scope with client
  • Perform site walk-thru
  • Review and discuss budget and timeframe estimate

 

  • Further define project scope, budget & timeframe
  • Begin product selection process with client
  • Develop conceptual sketches & floor plans
  • Check zoning & other requirements
  • Draft floor plans & elevations
  • Solicit and assemble subcontractors estimates
  • Review draft work schedule
  • Finalize floor plans & elevations with client
  • Finalize client product selections
  • Prepare specifications
  • Review design with licensed engineer
  • Finalize work schedule
  • Introduce client to Production Manager & construction team
  • Obtain permits (Mitchell Construction)
  • Prepare for building
  • Build, build, build!
  • Review progress weekly
  • Identify, price & complete client requested changes (Change Orders)

Outcomes

  • Decision to proceed
  • Further meetings with design and construction team members

 

  • Sketched floor plans with alternate approach(es) when appropriate
  • Sketched elevation or rendering
  • Preliminary budget range

 

  • 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    
  • Construction documents including specifications and final plans
  • Complete schedule for construction including start and end dates

 

  • Green light to start building your dreams!
  • Completed project
  • Satisfied client

Commitments & documents

  • Signed Design Agreement
  • Included in Signed Design Agreement
  • Approval of primary design concept
  • Signed Construction Deposit Agreement (CDA)
  • or Signed Construction Contract
  • Signed Construction Contract
  • Included in Construction Contract
  • Completed Project Report