Architectural
The following is a listing of
the basic services we provide. We would be happy to discuss
these with you in more detail. We strive to adapt our services
to your specific needs.
Phase I - Preliminary Design
• Preliminary Consultation
• Feasibility Study - Our feasibility study summarizes
your growth potential and your financial capability, and makes
recommendations for both short term and long term needs.
• Design Meetings with Building Committee
• Long Range Master Planning
• Building Code Research
• Review and Revision to Client Satisfaction
• Coordination of Design Progress with Financial Planning
• Congregational Presentation
Also where
applicable:
• Expansion vs. Relocation
Study
• Assistance in Site Selection
• Coordination with Existing Facilities
Phase II - Construction Documents
State of the art computer aided
design and drafting systems allow our architects and draftsmen
to produce a thorough, accurate, extensively detailed set of plans
and specifications. The result is higher quality and better cost
containment in construction.
• Site Plan
• Code Analysis for all Applicable Codes
• Floor Plans and Elevations
• Building Sections and Details
• Room Finish, Window, and Door Schedules
• Structural, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical Engineering
• Audio/Visual Engineers
• Complete Specifications
Phase III
- Construction Observation or Construction Management
After Phase I (Preliminary Design) and Phase II (Construction
Documents) are complete, a client can choose to proceed with either
Construction Observation services or Construction Management services.
Construction Observation
In Office:
• Review Materials, Request
for Substitutions, Approve Shop Drawings
• Prepare Supplementary Drawings, as needed, to Clarify
Intent of Construction Drawings
• Evaluate Contractor Requests for Credits and/or Extras
for Change Orders
On Site:
• Make On Site Architectural
Visits to Ensure Compliance with Construction Documents
• Make Final Inspection of Facility upon Completion
Construction Management
Under a Construction Management Agreement with AVE, the client
would be the "Owner/Builder" and would essentially operate
as the General Contractor. AVE would provide a qualified Project
Manager, who would be hired and paid by the client. AVE would
work closely with the Project Manager and the client to complete
a turn-key building project.
Construction Management services include all of the Construction
Observation services and the Color Selection services.
AVE’s Responsibilities
• Place a qualified Project
Manager on the job full time.
• Develop a Critical Path Schedule to be followed by the
Project Manager.
• Secure bids from Subcontractors and Material Suppliers.
• Utilize Value Engineering to bring costs within client’s
budget.
• Present construction cost estimate (construction budget)
to client.
• Generate Purchase and Work Orders to Suppliers and Subcontractors.
• Generate Lien Waivers for each payment made to Subcontractors
and Vendors.
• Make regular site (Architectural/Construction Management)
visits to ensure compliance with Construction Drawings to assure
quality.
• Provide Interior and Exterior Color Selection Services.
• Approve shop drawings and review any request for material
substitution.
• Remain available to client and Project Manager to answer
construction questions.
• Meet with the Building Committee Chairman periodically
to review progress of construction.
• Make final walk-thru/punch-list inspection for final
acceptance of the Project.
Client's Responsibilities
• Act as the General (Owner/Builder)
Contractor.
• Appoint a responsible person through whom AVE can conduct
everyday business.
• Maintain ultimate control for the selection of all Subcontractors,
Suppliers, and Materials.
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