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Green Building and Design

Pre-Design Research, Feasibility

Design, Master Planning,
and Project Scope Development


Architectural Renderings,
3D Modelling, Visualization Tools


Planning Department and
Review Board Approvals


Variances, Conditional Use
Permits, Special Approval


Construction Documents,
Building Permit Approvals


Architectural Detailing

Consultant Coordination

Bidding Coordination

Construction Administration

Special Consultations
Construction Documents, Building Permit approvals

The construction documents are a vital piece of the process. This phase involves the development of the plans into the set of documents that will be submitted to the Building Department for the building permit approval, to the contractor for bidding and for the actual construction. They are also the basis of the contract between the owner and the contractor. We can tailor our plans to meet the needs of your project, from a minimal permit approval set to a highly detailed and descriptive set. Our firm endeavors to put together a clean, clear, complete and accurate set of construction documents for several reasons:

  1. City reviews and approvals are simplified with plans that are more complete.
  2. All your contracts for construction, with the General Contractor and up to 20 of his/her subcontractors, will be based on the plans we provide. To successfully bid and perform the work for the contract amounts requires complete drawings.
  3. A complete set of plans will expedite construction and minimize delays. Incomplete plans lead to errors, change orders, and additional costs.
  4. Headaches, liabilities, litigation, arise from misunderstandings between parties. Our drawings serve as the basis for everyone’s understanding of, and responsibility to, the contract.
Curious about building permit requirement in your City? Click here for links to available websites for local building departments in the area.

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