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| A-Feasibility Studies |
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1-Conduct research
2-Collect information
3-Conduct assessments
4-Provide preliminary ideas
5-Analyze alternative solutions
6-Provide formal proposals |
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B-Site Selection |
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1-Select the best site location for the proposed project
2-Risk management
3-Consider local regulations |
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C-Programming |
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1-Translate client’s needs and requirements into a well-defined written program
2-Set parameters for the success of the project |
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D-Master Planning |
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1-Conduct research
2-Collect information
3-Conduct assessments
4-Provide preliminary ideas
5-Analyze alternative solutions
6-Provide formal proposal |
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E-Conceptual Design |
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1-Translate client’s needs and requirements into preliminary drawings
2-Interpret the program into drawings |
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F-Site Design |
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1-Attain the best usage of the proposed site
2-Relate to local character, history, and traditions
3-Respect the environment
4-Maximize benefits and values of the site for money spent
5-Risk management |
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G-Space Planning |
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1-Analyze alternative solutions
2-Provide preliminary ideas
3-Provide a formal proposal |
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H-Building Design |
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1-Graphically synthesize all pertinent information along with the client’s needs and requirements into complete drawings.
2-Solve problems
3-Satisfy needs/wants
4-Provide alternative solutions
5-Increase values attained by the proposed building
6-Increase building longevity
7-Reduce maintenance costs
8-Enhance life cycle of the building
9-Increase efficient usage of the building
10-Enhance human experiences of the building
11-Respect environment
12-Relate to local character, history and traditions |
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I-Working Drawings |
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1-Synthesize all information and requirements into a format ready to be used to build the project
2-Comply with codes, laws, and regulations
3-Protect the public safety, health, and wellbeing
4-Comply with the set budget
5-Minimize cost overruns
6-Increase values attained by the proposed building
7-Reduce maintenance costs
8-Conduct value engineering
9-Increase life cycle of the building
10-Increase efficient usage of the building
11-Enhance human experiences of the building |
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J-Specifications |
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1-Quality assurance and quality control
2-Increase values attained by the proposed building
3-Increase building longevity
4-Enhance life cycle of the building
5-Risk management
6-Comply with codes, regulations, and standards
7-Set parameters to smooth construction
8-Establish procedures to safeguard the construction phase |
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K-Bidding Administration |
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1-Help search for the best quality contractor with the best price and schedule |
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L-Construction Administration |
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1-Solve problems
2-Risk management
3-Comply with codes, laws, and regulations
4-Protect client’s interest
5-Meet established budget and time schedule
6-Minimize cost overruns
7-Increase values attained by the proposed building
8-Respect the environment
9-Increase life cycle of the building
10-Increase efficient usage of the building
11-Minimize construction hassles and headaches for the client |
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M-Post Construction Services |
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1-Conduct assessment
2-Provide solutions
3-Submit proposals
4-Increase values attained by proposed building
5-Increase building longevity
6-Reduce maintenance costs
7-Enhance building’s life cycle
8-Increase efficient usage of the building
9-Enhance human experience of the building
10-Correct mistakes and shortcomings left by the construction phase |
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N-Tenant Improvement |
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Same as in Item #A, C, E, H, I, J, L, M |
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O-Handicapped Access Surveys & Compliance |
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1-Conduct assessment
2-Comply with codes, laws, and regulations
3-Provide solutions
4-Submit proposals
5- public safety, health, and wellbeing |
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P-Engineering |
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1-Civil, landscaping, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and acoustic
engineering |
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Q- Green Buildings & Sustainable Design |
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1-Certify buildings according to the LEED rating systems
2-Comply with the LEED’s rating requirements during the design
3-Green & sustainable principals must guide the design & construction documents
4-Strive to produce high performance buildings
5-Strive to produce facilities that are environmentally sensitive, energy efficient, and healthful to occupants
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