Comprehensive architectural design focuses on the design of a single building or buildings, the integration of material selections, mechanical, acoustical, structural, landscape and lighting designs, and two-and three-dimensional studies for coordination. The design process moves progressively through the following phases: Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents. Our approach to the design process begins with our client’s vision and our first step is to understand the client’s objectives, goals, budget, schedule, programmatic needs as well as design preferences.

Master Planning provides a comprehensive analysis of the condition of a site and what it’s going to take to make our client’s strategic planning goals come to fruition on that site. During Master Planning, we take all aspects of the project into account, including budgetary, topography, neighboring properties, views, and other design options. Depending on the project, the master plan involves design information for uses, heights, setbacks.

Through our Project Budgeting service, a total estimated cost of completing each project activity over each phase of a project is determined. An accurate budget helps set expenditure expectations and is critical in getting project approval and financing, ensuring funds are ready at the right time, and measuring performance. Our firm has long-term relationships with excellent consultants which results in budget accuracy that our client’s can count on.

Bidding & Negotiation involves organizing a bidding process, making a contractor selection, and negotiating a construction contract. Selecting a contractor and negotiating the construction contract is an extremely important part of every project and we bring experience, clarity and guidance to the selection process. 

Through our Project Management service, we provide senior-level oversight for construction projects from planning to completion. This encompasses the management of all aspects of the design and construction process of a building project, from developing and reviewing building plans to coordinating the varying disciplines and addressing the needs of the Contractor. Additionally, Project Management involves making sure a project meets environmental and zoning standards and building codes. We manage all projects with a top priority of staying on Schedule and within Budget for our clients.

Our Contract Administration service provides oversight and execution of a construction contract during the preconstruction and construction phases of a project. This can involve providing clarifications, submittal review, recommendations for payment, preparation of change orders, and other administrative services included in the agreement with the Owner or Constractor.

Our Third-Party Contract Administration service provides pay application review and certification for financial institutions or Owners. Our review process consists of on-site visits for line-item reviews and photographs. A thorough report of the findings is then developed for the client and any concerns are communicated. Our service also provides the incorporation of Change Orders into the contract as well as dispute resolution consulting.

Sometimes all an Owner needs is assistance getting a Building Permit for their project. Our firm can help get you through this process faster as we have knowledge of the local codes, relationships with local authorities and extensive experience with the Permittig process.

Additional consulting services provided for senior living providers include: licensure documentation, safe area and escape plans, building assessments and architectural feasibility studies.