Our building plans make the construction process easy.
The Building Process
Now that we’ve hammered out the building plans in design and completed the construction documents, there are a few more steps to complete before the real hammers start swinging.
Permits
Every town is under the rule of several jurisdictions. The building plans have been prepared to meet the latest applicable codes, so now the authorities will want to review them to make sure for themselves. This includes review of Building Code, Accessibility, Energy Code, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Code, Sprinklers, Fire Alarm, Egress, and others. Fees are assessed based on the standards set by the authorities. We do our best to make sure that the process is as fast as possible and any questions are answered swiftly.
Bidding
The process of obtaining a contractor varies. Whether you already have one on board, or don’t know of any, that will determine which way is best to get prices to build your project. From negotiated contracts to “hard bid”, we’re ready to aid you in the process and make sure when you have the bids in hand; they are ‘apples to apples’.
Construction Administration
Once the contractor starts, we’ll keep tabs on the contractor to make sure the project moves forward smoothly and per the building plans. Whether it’s a weekly update meeting, or a monthly pay application review, we work within your budget and comfort level with the contractor.