Design Phase
The design
phase of a project involves the project architect meeting with the
clients and Facilities Services staff to obtain a full understanding
of the project scope and issues with the existing space. The majority
of projects will go through three drawing phases and a bid phase.
Drawing Phases
- Schematic Design
With
feedback from all parties involved, the Architect ascertains the
requirements of the project and prepares Schematic Design Documents
consisting of drawings and other documents illustrating the scale
and relationship of the project components for approval by the
Owner. The Architect also submits to the Owner a preliminary cost
estimate for the work.
- Design
Development
Comments
made on the Schematic Design Documents are submitted to the Architect
for incorporation into the project. The Architect makes the requested
changed and further develops the documents, which are again submitted
to the Owner for approval.
- Construction
Documents
The Architect
will complete the Construction Documents by collecting feedback
from the Design Development Documents and further developing the
project documents. The Architect will complete detailed plans
and specifications which set forth in detail the requirements
for construction of the project.
Bid Phase
Upon completion of the
Construction Documents, they will be distributed to plan rooms
and prospective bidders. Prospective bidders will review the documents
and submit a proposal according to appropriate University policies.
The proposals are reviewed by Facilities Services and the project
architect prior to awarding to the lowest responsible bidder.
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