Proper planning is often the most important step in project delivery. It’s also the step that has the greatest potential for cost savings. Our planning services are designed to help you clarify your project goals, establish a rational basis for design decision-making, and ensure your project’s definition reflects your intentions. We can assist you in evaluating your current space needs, projecting your future needs, and ensuring adequate lead time for project delivery. We can also evaluate site constraints and opportunities including environmental impact, building code, parking, infrastructure, and zoning issues. If you haven’t selected a site yet, we can help you to assess one or more sites as a basis for purchase. If the building you envision doesn’t fall within existing zoning regulations on your selected site, we’ll assist you in obtaining a special exception, conditional use, or variance.

Our planning services are typically categorized as follows:

• Programming
• Site Analysis
• Strategic Facilities Planning
• Master Planning
• Fund Raising Materials
• Zoning Process Assistance

Our focus requires that we are particularly knowledgeable in the areas of historic preservation, energy efficiency, environmental awareness, and sustainability. However, we also pay close attention to the myriad of other matters that may impact your project such as; zoning regulations, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, and all aspects of building code compliance. We weigh all the factors affecting your project to provide simple, elegant, no-nonsense solutions.

Complete design services include:
Accessibility Compliance Building Design Code Compliance Construction Documentation Specification Writing	Energy Analysis Historic Preservation Lighting Design Space Planning Sustainable Building Design

 

Once the design process is complete, the most rewarding phase of your project begins. We recommend our clients involve us in the selection of the project delivery method, the selection of the contractor, and in the administration of the construction contract. This allows us to ensure the completed project is built per your drawings and specifications and meets your goals. If you’re looking for single-point accountability, increased project quality, or would like to streamline your construction schedule, we also offer design-build and construction management services, as well.

Our construction phase services include:
Construction Procurement Contract Administration Construction Management Design Build

Our involvement doesn’t end with the completion of the construction phase. We understand that you may have a continued need for sound professional advice regarding your home or facility after it's completed.

To help you over the long haul, our operations and maintenance services include:
Commissioning Construction Defect Analysis Energy Monitoring Post-Occupancy Evaluation