DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OVERVIEW

1. Start

• Check with city code regulations
• Prepare conceptual drawings
• Make a budget analysis
• Interview architects
• Interview and select engineers

2. Architectural

• Accept proposed design
• Proceed with key elevations and site placement
• Prepare construction drawings (architectural and engineering)
• Outline materials to be used
• Outline schedules
• Make wind load calculations

3. Prepermitting

• Order survey
• Order soil test
• Order energy calculations
• Pay Impact fees
• Receive environmental approval

4. Permitting

• Assemble full package with permit applications for all main and sub-disciplines
• Stamp all Notices of Approval
• Submit Request for early start

5. Building Department

• Reply to building department comments
• Make revisions 
• Pay for the permit 

6. Construction

• Connect all temporary utilities
• Site management
• Review shop drawings
• Contractors management
• Passing inspections

7. Final

• Interior work
• Landscaping
• Pass final inspections
• Clean up site
• Receive certificate of occupancy
• Arrange staging
• Sale or rent property