Process

Phase I

  • Architectural Program:  Develop criteria for design based on input following operations analysis as well as client feedback 
  • Preliminary Concept:  Create a preliminary design in alignment with determined objectives for the project, renovation, expansion, or new facility
  • Site Search and Selection (if necessary):  In the case of a new facility project, assist with analysis of available real estate opportunities relative to your conceptual design.  ConServ coordinates with real estate professionals of your choice during this process.

Phase II

  • Design Development:  Increase the level of detail with the intention of moving toward an ability to estimate the cost of construction based on architectural concepts.
  • Early Budgeting:  Create a detailed conceptual budget assuming every aspect of cost associated with the project design and construction
  • Value Engineering:  Following the preliminary budget, this is the most opportune time to make cost saving design decisions.  
  • Permitting:  Work with the civil engineer, attorneys, your team, etc to present your project to town officials in order to gain permit for construction.

Phase III

  • Engineering:  ConServ will coordinate all engineering work required to gain approval and ensure constructability
  • Construction Drawings and Specifications:  Create full sets of detailed plans and written specifications in order to communicate all necessary components for construction of the project by field supervisor, project manager, subcontractors, ect.
  • Final Budget:  Create a firm budget with multiple subcontract bids for each trade ready and able to complete the determined scope of work.  Provide accurate figures for the purpose of locking in a budget for the project with minimal change orders after this point.
  • Purchasing:  Line up purchasing of materials and finalize subcontracts.

Phase IV

  • Construction:  Manage, schedule, supervise, and administrate all aspects of the construction process as construction manager and/or general contractor, whichever arrangement works best for you the client.