Building design has five phases:

1 - Schematic Design (SD)

2- Design Development (DD)

3- Construction Documents (CD)

4 - Bidding and Negotiation

5 - Construction Administration (CA)

1- Schematic Design (SD) 12%-25%

• Discuss with client to determine project program & goal;
• Rough study drawings illustrate basic concepts of design.
• Initial research of jurisdictional regulations
• Initial cost estimations;
• Rough drawings of site plan, floor plans, elevations sketches or computer renderings.

2- Design Development (DD) 12%-25%

• Collects the results from schematic design phase
• Involves finalizing the design and specifying such
• items as materials, window and door locations and general structural details.
• More detailed site plan, floor plans, elevations and section drawings with dimensions.

3- Construction Documents (CD) 25%-45%

• Much more details to meet building code requirements and other regulations for building permit application;
• Set of architectural drawings (site plan, floor plans,  sections, details, etc.), include specifications, combined with structural drawings, mechanical and electrical drawings for pricing and bidding
• In cooperate all changes during permit application and pricing and bidding process for Construction

4- Bidding and Negotiation 2.5%-6.5%

• Developing a list of qualified contractors for bid list;
• Submitting bid packages to bidders;
• Review submitted bids and provide analysis; and help you compare the cost figures that you receive from your bidders.
• Ensure contractors providing an accurate bid for project;
• Interview bidders and negotiate prices

5- Construction Administration (CA) 25%-35%

Contractors are selected and construction starts.

Review shop drawings and samples;

• Issue site instructions;
• Visit site and meet contractors;
• Provide field review reports and sign off letters
• To assure conformance with design intent and address any field conditions as they arise.