PHASES IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

SCHEMATIC DESIGN:

• Meet with Architect, Contractor and Owner to discuss requirements for schematic structural design.
• Review existing site conditions and Owner-provided soils report.
• Provide conceptual structural system design.
  

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT:

• Preliminary foundation and retaining wall design.
• Preliminary structural system design, including sections, initial member sizes, and basic structural details.
• Draft specifications.
• Meetings with Architect and Contractor as required for coordination.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:

• Structural drawings and calculations necessary for Building Department permit submittal.
• Revisions and coordination with City/County staff as needed for all Building Department plancheck corrections.
• Structural drawings and specifications ready for bidding and construction.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION:

• Submittal and shop drawing review.
• Request for Information (RFI) support.
• Site visits during the course of construction.