Our Process
Consultation
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Documents
Pre-Construction
Construction
- In Home Consultation
- Scope of Work and Budget Guidance Provided
- Design Agreement Approved
- Document Existing Conditions & Develop As-Built Drawings
- Design Program Interview at Project Site
- Develop Schematic Floorplans
- Develop Schematic 3D Designs & Obtain Approval
- Develop Drawings & Obtain Preliminary Engineering
- Develop Design Details
- Select Fixtures, Cabinetry, and Materials
- Finalize Interior Elevations
- Finalize Structural Engineering [as needed]
- Complete Permit Submittal Drawings
- Submit Drawings to HOA for approval
- Produce Fixed Price Construction SOW & Obtain Approval
- Client Signs Construction Contract
- Submit Plans for Permit
- Receive Building Department & Engineering Amendments
- Complete Construction Plans/Drawings
- Project Handoff to Production Team
- Secure Building Permits
- Finalize Construction Schedule
- Conduct On-Site Pre-Construction Meeting With Clients
- Site Preparations & Jobsite Mobilization
- Construction Begins
- Track & Document Progress in Buildertrend [Project Management Software]
- Conduct Milestone Job Walks With Project Team [5%, 50%, 80%, 99%]
- Achieve Substantial Completion
- Receive Final Inspection
- Conduct Punchlist Walk with Client
- Schedule & Complete All Punchlist Items
- Post Construction: Begin Two-Year Warranty
Why Design-Build?
Design-Build brings together the arts of architecture, interior design, and construction to efficiently plan, design, and build your project with one single team from start to finish — giving the customer a streamlined process of communication and accountability for a successful project. Our team works to design and plan your project around a targeted budget, ensuring that the final design is buildable and financially feasible.
Advantages of Design-Build
- Single point of responsibility minimizes owner risk
- Eliminates adversarial conditions: No blame-shifting or excuses that occur with multiple parties
- Team approach saves time and money
- Faster project delivery
- Open/transparent and instantaneous communication
- Higher quality design and innovation