What is Design-Build?

Design-build is a type of service some professional contractors provide where the design and construction of your project is done with one company as a seamless process from A to Z. The client's budget is respected throughout the process and the final price is negotiated to the mutual satisfaction and trust of both parties. The design contract can be separate from the building contract; however in most cases this is not needed because our client partners have grown to know and trust each other very well after working so closely together on the design work (see our testimonials). The following outline will walk you through the sequential steps in typical design-build process on a larger project.

Design Build Process- Sequence of Events:

INITIAL MEETING

1. Client-Contractor Interview

A. Contractor qualifications
B . Client Background Information

2. Project Overview by Priority

3. Budget Discussion vs. General Costs vs. Value

4. Discussion on Design-Build Process

5. Design Choices and Costs of Services

A. Preliminary Design= 2 1/2% of cost of project
B. Construction Drawings + 2 1/2% of cost of project
C . Design by Contractor: Small projects only-Fee ranges from $1,000.00 up

6. Interior Design Services/Fees

A . Design fees $115.00 up
B . Personal Shopping tbd

7. Industry Standards (Residential Construction Performance Guidelines)

8. Client Living Requirements during Construction

9. Selecting a Contractor

A . Discussion on Design-Bid or Design-Build (open book)
B . Discussion on Approved Trade Vendors and requirements
C . Discussion on Financing

DESIGN MEETING

1. Introduction and Qualifications of Mark Anthony Design Group, LLC

2. Discuss Project Overview and Budget

3. Discuss Project Priorities and Special Interests

4. Discuss Fees and Design Agreement

DESIGN AGREEMENT MEETING

1. Read, discuss and sign Design Agreement

2. Establish Design Program with Mark Anthony Design Group, LLC

FIELD MEASUREMENT MEETING

1. Field measure home for Preliminary Drawings

2. Determine requirement for new Survey of Lot

PRELIMINARY DRAWING SUBMISSION TO CLIENT

1. Discuss & Finalize Preliminary Design

2. Provide Contractor with copy of Design

PRELIMINARY DESIGN DETAIL MEETING

1. Designer, Contractor, Client Review plans

PREPARE AND SUBMIT PRELIMINARY DESIGN COST ESTIMATE

1. Obtain estimates from major subcontractors on design

2. Discuss preliminary costs on project and compare to budget

3. Make required changes

4. Discuss Allowances and provide Client with Product Selection Guide

PREPARE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

1. Client begins to make Product Selections

1. Help in selections of products and finishes can be provided by:

A. Designer
B. Contractor
C. Interior Decorator Services
D. Selections Administrator

PREPARE AND SUBMIT FINAL PROJECT ESTIMATE

1. Major Trade Partners and Subcontractors provide final bids or estimates based on final drawings and selections

2. Determine Final Cost Estimate on Product Allowances or Selections

3. Review Drawings and Cost Estimates with Client

4. Review and Finalize Scope of Work Narrative

FINANCING PROCEDURES

1. Loan Application

A. A 12-day Rule applies from date of loan application until Contractors
contract can be signed
B. Submit Project Cost Esimate (PCS) and drawings to Lender (Appraisal may be required)

2. Loan Approval

3. . Set appointment for closing of loan and signing of Contractor Contract.
NOTE: Work may not start until three (3) days after loan is signed.

CONTRACT AND LOAN COMPLETION

1. Loan and the Contractor's Contract must be signed at the bank of financial
institution.

A. Contractor will submit Vendor and Subcontractor lists for project

B . Obtain mobilization check - 10%

APPLY FOR PERMIT

1. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE- Product Selection Guide must be completed -

A. Introduction of Project Manager & review order of events.

B. Discuss where we start and the proposed schedule for first 2-3 weeks.

C. Review a number of key issues on our Pre-construction Checklist

START SITE PREPARATION AND DEMOLITION (minimum 3-days after loan approval/contract signing)

AFTER WORK BEGINS, AT END OF FIRST WEEK, SUBMIT FIRST PROGRESS PAYMENT ("DRAW") AND OBTAIN PAYMENT
PROGRESS PAYMENTS EVERY 2 WEEKS AFTER THAT.