Design & Construction Administration
Architectural services are delivered in industry standard phases, regardless of project size and complexity. We manage the process and meet regularly with our Clients to ensure that they are involved in every aspect of design approval and decision making.
Phase | Description | Time allotment |
1. Pre-design | research and review requirements of applicable zoning and by-law | 2.5% |
2. Schematic Design | project requirements and site attributes inform numerous design possibilities | 10.5% |
3. Design Development | one of the design directions are selected and further evaluated | 10.5% |
4. Construction / tender documents | the details of the design are formalized and materials are selected | 46.5% |
5. Tender administration | drawings and specifications are issued for competitive bidding | 2.5% |
6. Construction Administration | quality control during construction so your project is build as designed | 25% |
7. Post-construction Administration | closing out the project, making sure all deficiencies are completed, and warranties are in place. | 2.5% |