Design Phases
Design Phases
Design Phases
Each Full Service project is typically comprised of five phases: Preliminary Design, Design
Development, Construction Documents, Bidding and Construction. Depending on the
nature of the project (new construction/new building, new construction/existing building,
remodel, addition, etc.), its location, time schedule, etc., our scope of services may include
any or all of the following phases. We also provide partial services (most commonly on outof-state projects) for just the Preliminary Design and Design Development phases, with
consultation available during the Construction Document phase.
Program Development
A.
Coordination of project team (contractor, interior designer, equipment
supplier, etc.)
B.
Budget review
C.
Lease review and Tenant Improvements (T.I.'s) analysis
D.
Visiting/reviewing similar projects
E.
General design considerations and completion of a detailed Programming
Questionnaire:
1.
Philosophy of practice
2.
Staff projections
3.
Office procedures and staff responsibility review
4.
Operatory design
5.
Design of ancillary rooms
6.
Inventory of existing equipment and projected needs
II.
III.
Design Presentations
A.
Includes scaled CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings showing the location
of all major equipment, furnishings, cabinets and storage, etc., so as to
facilitate a complete understanding of the proposed scheme(s).
IV.
Design Modifications
Refining the Preliminary Design until the client is completely satisfied that maximum usage
has been made of the project site.
II.
III.
IV.
Perspective Studies
A.
Computer generated three dimensional perspectives of some of the critical
areas of the office suite in order to enhance an early understanding of the
finished project
V.
VI.
Cabinetry Drawings
A.
Specifications for finishes, hardware, accessory dispensing boxes, etc.
B.
Operatory cabinets
C.
Sterilization cabinets
D.
Laboratory cabinets
E.
Reception desk and counters
F.
Dark Room cabinets
G.
Office cabinets
H.
Staff Room cabinets
Architectural Plans
A.
Demolition plan
B.
Partition locations, heights & details (e.g., soundproofing, finishes, etc.)
C.
Door and Window schedules and details
D.
Door and Window elevations
E.
Toilet Room wall elevations (and others as necessary)
F.
Wall and building sections, where applicable
G.
Special carpentry and detailing (e.g., backing for x-rays, etc.)
II.
III.
Electrical Plan
A.
Location of electrical panel and telephone board
B.
General electric service for utility outlets
C.
Dental equipment wiring specifications
D.
X-ray wiring specifications
E.
Dedicated circuits for computers and other equipment (as required)
F.
Dental Junction Boxes and all equipment requiring electrical service (view
boxes, refrigerators, etc.)
G.
Location of computer outlets, telephone jacks, speaker volume controls,
intercom units, etc.
IV.
Lighting Plan
A.
Lighting schedule, including descriptions, manufacturer's stock numbers and
lamping specifications
B.
Light fixture locations and switching design
C.
Special lighting installation details
D.
Coordinate required documentation for energy conservation
V.
Plumbing Plan
A.
Waste lines and venting (loop vent detail, etc.)
B.
Water manifold and cold water lines to Dental Junction Boxes
C.
Central high volume evacuation system
D.
Compressed air system
E.
Natural gas lines
F.
Medical gas system (nitrous oxide, oxygen and nitrogen)
G.
Location and specifications of all plumbing fixtures
VI.
Cabinetry Drawings
A.
Specifications for finishes, hardware, accessory dispensing boxes, etc.
B.
Operatory cabinets
C.
Sterilization cabinets
D.
Laboratory cabinets
E.
Reception desk and counters
F.
Dark Room cabinets
G.
H.
Office cabinets
Staff Room cabinets
BIDDING PHASE:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
Construction schedule
CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
On-site observation of construction to help assure that the project as related in the
Construction Documents is carried out by the general contractor and his sub-contractors in
an effective and satisfactory fashion. These observations may include the following:
I.
Preliminary construction meeting and review of project
II.
Check the wall layout
III.
Check the underground plumbing and electrical installation
IV.
Check the construction of the rough framed walls and review the locations of the
plumbing and electrical services with the respective sub-contractors
V.
Check the plumbing and electrical installation prior to closing access to the interior of
the walls
VI.
Check the wall finishes and the ceiling installation
VII.
Check the cabinet installation in progress
Final job check (Punch List): finished carpentry, plumbing, electrical, interior finishes and
cabinetry