Our Design Build Process
Phase I Initial Consultation
Meeting at the Project Site
• Presentation of the BGI Design/Build Process
• Review of your projects needs & goals
• Establishment of your priorities
• Preliminary discussion of potential design solutions
• Development of initial budget
• Execution of design agreement
Timing and Cost
• Time required: Approximately two hours
• Cost: Complimentary
Phase II Design Agreement and Development
Documentation of Existing Site
• Completion of job site questionnaire
• Documentation of project details by Design Principal & Estimator
• Digital imaging of existing construction
Exterior Design Development
• Review of restrictive covenants
• Review of plat plan for lot restrictions
• Produce as-built floor & elevation plans
• Design proposed demolition, floor & electrical plans
• Review of proposed floor & electric plans with Owner
• Design proposed elevation plans
• Review proposed elevation plans with Owner
Interior Design Development
• Produce as-built floor plans
• Design proposed demolition, floor & electrical plans
• Review of proposed floor & electrical plans with Owner
Design Refinement & Cost Development
• Refine plans for estimating & proposal
• Conduct on-site meetings with trade partners
• Assist client with product & material selections
Development of Contract & Specifications
• Prepare fixed price contract
• Complete comprehensive set of specifications
• Present contract & specifications
Execution of Contract & Agreement
• Contract Signing
• Accountability & scope of work guaranteed by detailed specifications
Timing and Cost
• Time Required: Varies with job complexity
• Cost: Approximately 4-6% of job cost
Phase III Construction
Project Scheduling
• Staff creates project schedule with Buildertrend Software
• Administrative Assistant invites Owner to join Buildertrend.
Project Planning
• Long term delivery items ordered by estimator
• Review of Project Manual by Project Manager
• Review of tool requirements by Project Manager
• Review of drawings & specifications by Project Manager
Pre-construction Meeting
• Introduction to the construction crew
• Discussion of any client concerns
• Finalize project logistics with Owner
• Pre-construction job site inspection
• Start the construction process
Buildertrend Construction Management System
• The key communications tool for the entire project
• Provides complete schedule of project for constant client review
• Indicates dates for critical selections of materials by Owner
• Contains document file with specifications drawings and installation instructions
• Allows change orders to be reviewed and approved on-line
Project Management
• Incorporate Lead Safe Work Practices as required
• Working Project Manager on-site to monitor construction
• Quality control guarantee with our custom • Quality Assurance Program
• Coordination and supervision of specialty trades and carpenters
• Secure job site at the end of work day
• Final clean up. Move in ready.
Final Inspection | Walk through with Owner and Project Manager
Client Satisfaction Program
• Leading 3 year warranty with scheduled follow up by staff every 6 months for 3 years
• Alphabetized notebook with product manuals for all equipment created for Owner
• Home Owner satisfaction survey emailed to client.
Learn More