After
receiving approval, we move to the Detailed Design phase.
This phase typically consists of the following:
- Design
the selected option
- Develop
drawings
- Create
a parts list
- Establish
cost estimates
- Obtain
authorization to proceed
The
Schematic Design phase consists of the following steps:
- Discuss
project requirements with owner
- Create
options
- Establish
cost estimates
- Describe
the rationale
- Create
a timeline
- Recommend
solutions
- Obtain
authorization to proceed
The
final phase, Contract Administration, typically contains
the following steps:
- Conduct
a kickoff meeting
- Conduct
routine inspections
- Review
change orders and submittals
- Conduct
a final inspection
- Develop
the punch list
- Review
final test results
- Conduct
final commissioning
A
typical bidding phase could consist of the following steps:
- Release
the RFP/RFB
- Conduct
a bidders conference
- Develop
addenda
- Review
proposals
- Recommend
the best solution
With
the Detailed Design completed, we then begin the Construction
Document phase. In a typical project, this phase consists
of the following:
- Integrate
detailed design into the Request for Proposal (RFP) or
Request for Bid (RFB)
- Integrate
various technology designs
- Create
the front-end to the RFP/RFB
- Obtain
owner purchasing guidelines
- Obtain
owner authorization to release