Hiring a design team Part 2: services What do I need and why?

A design team provides two things for your dental project: drawings and service. Services assure the site, budget, and drawings remain viable and effective. Services are activities performed by your design team initially to define your project, verify/coordinate what is needed in your drawings, and ultimately, to manage your project per those drawings. Selecting an optimum site (lease space or property) and establishing a realistic project budget are key first steps for a successful project. Initial services typically are provided during a due diligence period contingent on "buildability. Construction administration refers to the paperwork exchanges between your design team and contractor/lender to approve, clarify, and advance your project. The architect or engineer who stamps your drawings must conduct two to three specific site visits to your project. Site visits beyond "compliance," however, can assure your design intent is followed, with problems being corrected as the project progresses.