Consulting Services
R.A. Lacey Architecture provides a variety of design and planning consultation services. These services can be custom tailored to each client's needs. Listed below is a sample of services that can assist your design and planning needs.
For additional information on specific services that
may help you, please contact us at our e-mail address: ron@ralacey.com.
For a review of church design consultation services, refer to the Church Design Consultation Services page.
Architectural Services
Note: Architectural services may only be provided where registered. For more information concerning architectural registration for your area, please refer to the architectural registration information.
The Architect's basic services consist of those phases as identified below. They include normal engineering services as required for proper project execution.
Design Phase:
Based on a mutually agreed upon design program, schedule and construction budget requirements, the Architect will provide design review and prepare design plans and elevations of the proposed project. In addition to the plans, presentation drawings will be prepared for the Owner's use, including a preliminary estimate of construction cost.
Design Development Phase:
Upon approval of the design drawings and the Owner's authorization to proceed, design development documents will be prepared. These documents will be prepared based on the input of the construction specifications (i.e. material selection, building components, etc.). At the end of this phase the Architect will advise the Owner of any adjustments to the construction cost estimate. Based on the project scope, this phase may be a part of the construction document phase.
Construction Document Phase:
Once the design development documents and design specifications have been approved, the Architect will prepare construction plans for building of the project. These plans will include all necessary engineering (structural, mechanical, and electrical) as required for proper project execution. As a result the plans will be prepared for building permit issuance and construction.
Bid Phase:
Following the approval of the construction documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner in obtaining bids and in preparation of the contract for construction.
Construction Observation Phase:
During construction the Architect will visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction. He will familiarize himself with the work in progress and advise and consult with the Owner until the project is substantially complete. This phase includes, but is not limited to, interpretations of the documents that were prepared during the construction document phase, review and advise the Owner as to the contractor's payment requests, and provide a certificate of substantial completion and final punch-list to be completed at the end of the project.
For additional information on specific services that
may help you, please contact us at our e-mail address: ron@ralacey.com.
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