The Design Build Process
Gaylor's Design Build capabilities are comprehensive, from concept to completion. Our innovative and experienced design team has developed a comprehensive set of design build procedures that can be customized to each customer's specific needs.
Design Build Procedures
- Initial Budget Proposal
- Review architectural drawings
- Identify scope of work
- Identify any specific code requirements
- Identify specials system requirements
- Identify the owner's specific needs and desires
- Prepare initial budget proposal
- Initial Design Concepts
- Prepare design concept for review and pricing
- Coordinate design concepts with other trades
- Solicit pricing from select vendors and subcontractors
- Project Documentation
- Prepare design documents for owner review
- Finish coordination with other trades
- Receive quotes from vendors
- Finalize pricing
- Coordinate with utilities
- Receive shop drawings from subcontractors
- Submit drawings to state for design release
- Receive and review submittals from vendors
- Final Design
- Prepare final construction drawings
- Include owner comments on drawings
- Review drawings for code compliance
- Turn in submittals to owner for approval
- Turn-over meeting with construction team
- Construction Phase
- Review returned submittals
- Assist with purchasing of special items
- Prepare coordination drawings
- Prepare underground distribution drawings
- Update drawings for construction changes
- Provide solutions to conflicts on the job
- Schedule job site walk-through visits
- Project Close-out
- Prepare project punch-list
- Prepare record drawings
- Assist in preparation of O&M manuals
- Send out survey to owner and GC
- Project close-out meeting with operations