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Schematic Design
Step 1 – Meeting #1: On-Site Survey APS shall perform an on-site survey of the site and building as necessary.

  • Review project requirements with the Owner and General Contractor.
  • Survey site conditions as necessary.

Step 2 – Schematic Design Development Based upon the on-site survey conducted in Meeting #1, APS shall develop the Schematic Design for the new space.

  • Develop schematic design(s) for the interior and exterior (as applicable).
  • Develop schematic plans for the functional layout.

Step 3 – Meeting #2: Schematic Design Review The Schematic Design Solution shall be presented to the Owner and General Contractor for review. The presentation shall include:

  • Program Statement/Summaries
  • Schematic Space Plans
  • Schematic Design and Exterior Solutions (as applicable)

Design Development
Step 4 – Design Development Based upon the conclusions of Meeting #2, APS shall refine the Schematic Design Solutions and develop the final Design Development Solution.

  • Refine and detail designs for the interior and exterior renovation (if applicable).
  • Finalize the floor plan.
  • Develop the project Site Plan (if applicable).
  • Develop material concepts and assemble samples.

Step 5 – Meeting #3: Design Development Review The final Design Development Solution will be presented to the Owner and General Contractor for review. The presentation shall include:

  • Building Code/ADA Design Review
  • Zoning and Local Ordinance Review (where applicable)
  • Design Development Plan
  • Preliminary Site Plan (if applicable)
  • Design Elevations – Interior and Exterior (if applicable)

Construction Documents
Step 6 – Construction Document Preparation Based upon approval of the Final Design Development Solution, APS will prepare Construction Documents for the project, including:

  • Building Code/ADA Design Review and Compliance
  • Site Plan (if applicable)
  • Floor Plans
  • Ceiling Plans
  • Large-Scale Plans
  • Interior/Exterior Elevations (if applicable)
  • Wall Sections/Details
  • Building Sections/Details (if applicable)
  • Outline Specifications
  • Finish and Door Schedules
  • Coordination with Consultants

Step 7 – Meeting #4: Construction Document Review APS will present the Construction Documents to the Owner and General Contractor for final review.

Step 8 – Final Construction Documents Based upon the conclusions of Meeting #4, APS will complete the Construction Documents. Final documents will consist of stamped Architectural Drawings/Specifications and associated Engineering Drawings, suitable for Building Permit Review, Pricing, and Construction.
Construction Administration
Step 9 – Construction Administration APS will assist the Owner and General Contractor throughout the Construction Administration process, including:

  • Limited site visits to observe construction work.
  • Processing contractor shop drawings.
  • Reviewing materials and product samples.
  • Handling requests for document changes during construction.

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