The initial underlying design phase in which an architect and client
establish design goals, develop a parti, ‘study model’ select a design vocabulary, and
evaluate concept alternatives.
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During this phase the architect completes the design
work of all aspects of the building, leaving only the step of formal documentation, which is
the development of CD's.
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The most time consuming phase. This is the assembly of
all the contractually binding documents, written and graphic, necessary to communicate design
and administer a project. The documents define the total obligation of the architect, the
construction manager, and all contractors. CD’s are the legal documents used to obtain
regulatory and financial approval necessary to proceed with construction.
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In this phase the CD’s are presented to members of the
building industry who bid on a project. If through bidding and negotiation a satisfactory
price is agreed upon, the architect and winning bidder enter the Construction Administration
phase.
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In this phase the architect works with the building
contractors by observing work for conformance to the CD’s; reviewing construction, test
results and inspections, responding to requests for design-changes, and by administrating,
the completion, start-up, and closeout process for the owner.
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