Building and Construction Services
The city or county will review the building permit set and check if it’s structurally sound and follows local zoning laws and building codes. This process is imperative to avoid dangerous mistakes for which the designers, builders and property owners can be held liable. It’s also illegal to commence construction without first securing permits for the project.
The time to pull permits for the construction project can vary. Smaller construction projects might only take a couple of days, especially if they’re simpler. But larger, more complex or historical construction projects can take substantially longer, taking months versus days.
BUILDING PERMIT
The process is expedited if permits have already been pulled.
The designer will advise the client when bids come in to find the best fit for the project, including qualifications and costs. This can be done through negotiated bids where builders go through construction documents and review materials and schedules.
A competitive bid process is when the designer looks over the local construction companies and their past projects. Then, the bidding process starts and construction companies will compete for the job, a process that usually takes three weeks. Quality, cost and experience are considered when choosing the winning bid. In both bidding cases, the winning construction company will contract with the client, not the designer.
BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION
The final phase involves the designer frequently visiting the construction site to answer questions and deal with any issues that may arise. Having access to the designer is one way to avoid costly delays. The regularity of the visits depends on the size of the construction project and it could be weekly or monthly. The construction crew is in charge of the development of the project from this point on. This phase will last as long as it takes to complete the construction.
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Completion of your custom home or is more than just cleaning up and walking out. Prior to closing the project, we perform a comprehensive orientation with the client so that everyone is confident in the quality and functionality of your the new home’s systems and products. We provide clients with all of the warranty documentation for their consumer goods in the home. Once the clients are moved in, we stand ready to address any concerns or questions that come up.
ONGOING SUPPORT