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Philosophy & Design Approach - All work is exclusively Residential; primarily Single Family Dwellings including  Additions and Renovations or New Homes and Cottages.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 


Preliminary Design

-review of general municipality requirements including zoning, building and planning (O.B.C.) , site and building servicing ( hydro, septic, water supply, conservation area and environmental provisions)

- review of existing site conditions - topography, special features and views, orientation to sun and prevailing winds

- review of Clients needs and design preferences, formation of a “design program” summary of design objectives

- preparation and presentation of initial sketches; site planning, building floor plans, building elevations, sections and details

Design Development

- preparation and summary of comprehensive drawings to outline full scope of intended work/building program

- initial cost analysis and materials-and-methods overview to project and analyze budgets

Working Drawings

- preparation of fully comprehensive construction documents for building authority and other Municipal Agency review for permit application

- to coordinate and assist with administering of all applications for Permission to Construct; to ensure consistency and conformance as required

- to coordinate supplementary consulting where required and ensure conformance with the scope of work/building program i.e.; where applicable: structural engineer, soils engineer/investigation, Ontario Land Surveyor

Tendering

- to assist Client with selection of qualified Builder(s) for Request for Pricing

- to assist Client with a Terms-of-Reference/Instruction to Bidders; to supply all participating contractors with relevant drawings, specifications and supporting documents

- to review all requests for clarification, addendum’s, material and method alternatives to ensure consistency with the process and participants

- to assist the Client with review of contractor bidding and advise where applicable

General Review during Construction

- to attend the construction site (with the Client or on behalf of the Client) periodically as required to review workmanship, adherence and consistency with the scope of work and design intent

- to prepare site instruction, addendum or other changes as approved by the Client and Contractor.



 

 

 

434 Park Street North, Peterborough, ON K9H 4P9
Telephone : 705-755-0814
darlingdesign@accel.net

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