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<br />y Start Up of the Project
<br />· Initially, a clear understanding of the assignment is established, This includes the scope of work, schedules
<br />and budget.
<br />· In this case, we select an individual as required to perform each task,
<br />· Time is scheduled to retrieve applicable construction documents and visit the site.
<br />· Finally, applicable schedules and cost estimates are established,
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<br />y Site Investigation & Existing Conditions
<br />· Architects International, Inc. strongly believes that the initial site investigation is extremely important for
<br />the success of the project. With the construction documents in hand, our personnel will verify existing
<br />dimensions, conditions and materials, In addition, it is standard practice for our team members to
<br />photograph the site and in some cases videotape the existing conditions, At this time, any hazardous
<br />material testing would take place,
<br />· Criteria addressed includes code compliance, life safety, design interface, useful life of
<br />Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Communication system equipment, energy efficiency and future
<br />requirements,
<br />· A complete code analysis is performed, Coordination with the SIB and any other agency involved, etc, is
<br />determined,
<br />· A preliminary report will be generated from the information gathered during the site investigation and
<br />design analysis. The preliminary report delineates the existing conditions and design solutions including
<br />alternatives, schematic layouts, cost estimates, etc, Architects International, Inc, strongly believes that a
<br />well executed site investigation and preliminary report establishes the basis for a smooth transition into
<br />schematic design, design development and construction documents,
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<br />y Meeting Schedules
<br />· Architects International, Inc. always strives to deliver a project on time. We understand that timing is
<br />critical; Mr, Crespi's years of experience allows Architects International, Inc. to generate a schedule
<br />that is concise and realistic for each project. A computerized schedule system specifies completion dates
<br />for the various phases and elements of work, Elements of work include site investigation, design
<br />calculations, drawing preparation, specifications, cost estimates, value engineering, submittals for design
<br />review and approval. The schedule is reviewed by Mr, Crespi, AlA the project manager bi-weekly so that
<br />additional staff can be allocated to meet project commitment dates,
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<br />y Budget Cost Control
<br />· Architects International, Inco's team objective is to complete your project within the established budget
<br />and deliver the facility design or study on time, During the design process, cost estimates will be measured
<br />against budget allocations, The project team will review estimates and reconcile this information with the
<br />planned budget. Architects International, Inc. has a reputation for consistently having construction bids
<br />that are within a few percentage points of the original estimate,
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<br />City of Sunny Isles Beach
<br />RFQ # 07-08-01
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