
THE PROCESS
- Initial Meeting
- Client-Contractor Interview
- Review Contractor Qualifications
- Collect Client Background Information
- Determine Project Overview
- Discuss Budget vs. General Costs vs. Value
- Explain the Design-Build Process
- Present Design Choices and Costs of Services
- Field Measure Home for Preliminary Drawings
- Discuss Residential Construction Performance Guidelines
- Assess Client Living Requirements During Construction
- Address Client Concerns
- Client-Contractor Interview
- Design Agreement
- Introduce and Discuss Qualifications of Architect or Designer
- Review Project Overview and Budget
- Re-evaluate Project Priorities and Special Interests
- Discuss Fees and Design Agreement
- Read, Discuss, and Sign Design Agreement
- Establish Design Program with Architect
- Preliminary Design Detail Meeting
- Discuss and Finalize Preliminary Design
- Review Plans with Architect and Contractor with Client Present
- Prepare and Submit Preliminary Design Cost Estimate
- Obtain Estimates from Major Subcontractors on Design
- Discuss Preliminary Cost of Project and Compare to Budget
- Make Required Changes (One Revision Included in Design Agreement)
- Discuss Allowances and Provide Client with Product Selection Guide
- Prepare Construction Drawings
- Start Client Product Selections
- Help in Selections of Products and Finishes can be Provided by:
- Recommended Vendors
- Architect
- Interior Decorator Services
- Help in Selections of Products and Finishes can be Provided by:
- Prepare and Submit Final Project Bid
- Major Subcontractors Provide Final Bids Based on Final Drawings
- Determine Final Cost Based on Product Allowances or Selections
- Review Drawings and Costs with Client
- Review and Finalize Scope of Work Narrative
- Financing Procedures
- Start Client Product Selections
- Contract Completion
- Present and Sign Construction Contract
- Provide Final Product Selection Sheet with Deadline for Client Completion
- Preconstruction Conference
- Introduction
- Sales Manager
- Project Manager
- Job Specification Coordinator
- Present Client Project Package and Discuss:
- Contractor/Project Manager Telephone Numbers
- Scope of Work Narrative
- Basic Schedule
- Introduction
- Start Site Preparation and Demolition
- Product Selection Guide MUST be Completed by the End of this Phase.
Draw invoices will be presented at predetermined intervals as indicated on schedule.
