Step 1: Initial Consultation & Discovery

Goal: Understand your vision, site conditions, and project goals.

What Happens:

• You reach out through our contact form or schedule a consultation.

• We discuss your ideas, budget expectations, site details, and desired outcomes.

• Our team collects reference images, survey data, or existing blueprints if available.

• A preliminary feasibility analysis is performed to determine scope and potential costs.

Deliverables:

• Preliminary scope outline

• Estimate of project scale and cost range

• Retainer agreement proposal

Payment:

• 3% Retainer Fee of estimated construction cost, applied toward design phase.

Timeline:

• Typically 3–5 business days after consultation to receive your tailored proposal.

Step 2: Site Evaluation & Feasibility Study

Goal: Confirm what’s possible on your property — physically, financially, and legally.

What Happens:

• Site visit by our design and inspection team.

• Topographic measurements, zoning checks, and building code analysis.

• Environmental and utility assessments if required.

• Review of local jurisdiction requirements for permits and processing.

Deliverables:

• Feasibility report and recommendations

• Projected construction timeline

• Suggested design approach and phasing plan

Timeline:

• 1 to 2 weeks depending on jurisdiction and site data.

Step 3: Concept Design (10%)

Goal: Translate your vision into an architectural concept.

What Happens:

• Rough sketches and massing studies.

• 3D model or Revit rendering showing form, light, and orientation.

• Color palette and material direction overview.

Deliverables:

• 3D conceptual visuals and preliminary floorplan.

• Updated cost projection.

Payment:

• 10% of total architectural design fee (from the 7% total).

Timeline:

• 1–2 weeks for residential, 2–4 weeks for larger builds.

Step 4: Schematic Design (30%)

Goal: Define spatial relationships, circulation, and overall layout.

What Happens:

• Floor plans refined and dimensioned.

• Preliminary elevations and sections generated.

• Client review meetings and revisions (within included scope).

Deliverables:

• Scaled schematic drawings.

• Updated Revit 3D model.

• Outline specification of materials and systems.

Payment:

• 30% of total architectural fee paid before schematic begins.

Timeline:

• 2–4 weeks.

Step 5: Design Development

Goal: Develop the approved schematic into technical documents.

What Happens:

• Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems coordinated.

• Exterior and interior materials finalized.

• Lighting, finishes, and fixtures reviewed.

• Coordination meetings with engineering consultants.

Deliverables:

• Detailed floor plans and elevations.

• Updated cost estimate and design presentation.

Payment:

• 30% of total architectural fee due prior to design development phase.

Timeline:

• 3–5 weeks depending on project size.

Step 6: Construction Drawings (CDs)

Goal: Prepare final permit-ready documentation.

What Happens:

• Complete construction documentation in AutoCAD or Revit.

• Coordination with structural, civil, and MEP engineers.

• Specification sheets and finish schedules completed.

Deliverables:

• Full permit and construction plan set.

• Final cost estimate.

Payment:

• Remaining 30% of architectural fee paid before CD release.

Timeline:

• 3–6 weeks.

Step 7: Engineering Coordination

Goal: Integrate all technical disciplines.

What Happens:

• Coordination with licensed engineers.

• Load calculations, grading plans, and electrical system design.

• Engineering cost proposal delivered separately.

Deliverables:

• Signed-off structural, civil, and MEP plans.

Timeline:

• 2–3 weeks average.

Step 8: Permitting & Jurisdiction Submittal

Goal: Get your project approved for construction.

What Happens:

• All plans submitted to local jurisdiction.

• Communication with reviewers and response to correction requests.

• Permit approval management from start to finish.

Fees:

• 3% of construction cost permitting management fee.

• Processing fee: 6 hours @ $94/hr + 2x profit.

Deliverables:

• Permit approvals and stamped drawings.

Timeline:

• 3–6 weeks typical (varies by county).

Step 9: Bidding & Contractor Selection

Goal: Find the best fit for your project.

What Happens:

• Bid invitations sent to trusted general contractors.

• Review of estimates, timelines, and qualifications.

• Recommendation report with best value selection.

Deliverables:

• Bid comparison matrix.

• Contractor selection recommendation.

Timeline:

• 1–2 weeks.

Step 10: Construction Administration

Goal: Ensure your project is built according to plan.

What Happens:

• Regular site visits and quality inspections.

• Communication between builder, engineers, and design team.

• Review of RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

Deliverables:

• Field reports and inspection logs.

• Updated project progress photos via digital dashboard.

Timeline:

• Active through construction period.

Step 11: Claims, Inspections & Quality Assurance

Goal: Verify compliance, resolve claims, and close the project cleanly.

What Happens:

• On-site inspections using digital scanning tools.

• Documentation for warranty, insurance, or lender verification.

• Claims management (if applicable) handled directly with insurer.

Deliverables:

• Final inspection report.

• Quality control checklist.

Timeline:

• Final 1–2 weeks of project.

Step 12: Final Walkthrough & Project Closeout

Goal: Deliver your completed home — documented, warranted, and ready.

What Happens:

• Walkthrough with client to review finishes, fixtures, and punch list.

• Handover of project documents, warranties, and digital as-builts.

• Client satisfaction survey and archive storage of plans.

Deliverables:

• Completion certificate.

• Digital project folder with photos and drawings.

Timeline:

• 3–5 business days after construction completion.

Step 13: Continued Support

Goal: Build a lifelong partnership.

What Happens:

• Post-occupancy check-ins.

• Maintenance, remodel, or expansion consultation.

• Priority access to inspection or renovation services.

Deliverables:

• Annual home health report (optional).