We bring a direct approach to our projects:

• Project on time and within budget
• In-person direct contact with your School District team
• Constant personal representation by Principal-In-Charge and Project Architect
• On site representation on a regular basis
• Prompt written record of all meeting decisions
• Prompt response during all phases of the work
• Commitment to providing highest level of service to your School District

Our Project Architect (PA) Provides Full Continuity Throughout All Phases of the Project.

The PA is responsible for all daily activities:

• Communication with Owner’s team
• Managing in-house forces
• Coordinating all work of our consultants

The PA will be maintained through the completion of the project.

This is especially important when the timeline is short and efficiency is imperative.

We will bring enthusiastic, cooperative professionals to your project.

We will work closely with your staff from beginning to end.

• Thorough conferencing with building’s users
• Our design takes shape with direct Owner input
• Balance program requirements within budget limitations

We will incorporate all state, local, and regulatory code requirements into the project design.

Retain the best consultants available.

Work to establish an effective Owner / Architect relationship.

• Bring a strong but cooperative approach to construction administration
• Provide timely response to problem solving during design and construction
• Follow-up on all directives and corrective items to a satisfactory completion

Careful pre-qualification of key contractors and subcontractors.

Comprehensive and accurate information up-front regarding:

• Existing site conditions
• Surveys
• Program changes
• Record drawings, etc.

Establish realistic cost estimates with reasonable contingencies:

• Preliminary based on a cost per square foot
• Design Development unit cost breakdown in CSI format with alternates identified
• Construction Document comprehensive estimate - refined and updated unit cost breakdown in CSI format

Establish aggressive but realistic phasing and project schedules.

Establish a positive, cooperative relationship with the Contractor.

• Establish documentation and communication procedures
• Process submittals and information requests in a timely manner
• Enforce contract conditions, but be flexible

Promote lateral communication among Consultants and subcontractors.

Provide an aggressive but fair evaluation of change-order requests and proposal request costs.

• The design should reflect the User's / Owner's input and needs
• It should be functional and architecturally attractive
• It should be completed within budget and on schedule
• It should maintain quality construction
• The building should be appreciated by its users and the Public at large
• A referral by your District is important to our business
• Commitment to providing highest level of service to your School District