DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
THE DESIGN PROCESS 1.03
1.03 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
GENERAL
The Architect shall prepare the Design Development Documents from the approved Schematic Design. The Design
Development Documents shall consist of drawings and other documents, including specifications, to fix and describe
the size and character of the entire project as to kinds of materials, type of structure, mechanical and electrical
systems, and other work that may be required for construction of the project.
During the preparation of the Design Development drawings, the Architect will meet with the Planning Committee to
determine specific and detailed requirements of all spaces in the proposed building and surrounding site
requirements. The mechanical and electrical systems to serve the building shall be determined during this period and
shall be described in the Design Development Documents.
The Architect’s study and analysis during this phase shall be in such detail that all data are sufficient to begin
construction drawings, when so directed, without additional consultation with the using departments.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
DRAWINGS
The preliminary design phase requirements shall be per ABC Manual of Procedures Chapter 3. All the drawings
submitted to the University shall be dated show scale and orientation of drawing, and shall carry the title of the project
and the architect. Each project is given an official title which must be used with consistency on all documents.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
A specification (based on Schematic Design Phase outline) listing the major components of the design is required
including a description of the items of equipment that will be required to be furnished under all contracts. The
Architect shall provide a list of materials or equipment items that are being proposed that vary from the requirements
and standards stated in this Manual or the Building Program.
TABULATION OF AREAS
The Architect shall prepare a tabulation of areas (updated from Schematic Design Phase). The tabulation shall
indicate the Net Assignable Square Feet (NASF) of all spaces. Programmed spaces shall identify Room Number,
Program Number, Program Name, Programmed NASF, and the amount over or under the program requirement.
COST ESTIMATE
When required by the Agreement Between Owner and Architect, the Architect shall prepare a statement of probable
construction cost of the Project based on the Design Development Documents. Appropriate amounts for contingency
and inflation shall be included in the construction estimate to reflect anticipated condition at the time of bidding.
When the Owner employs an independent Cost Consultant, the Architect shall review the Cost Consultant’s reports
and notify the Owner in writing if the Architect takes exception to any item or items in said reports.
REVIEW
A formal University review is made after the Design Development Documents have been presented to the Planning
Committee.
This submission will be examined critically by the Planning Committee, other representatives of the using
departments not on the Planning Committee, the Department of Safety and Environmental Compliance, Facilities and
other administrative and academic personnel to ensure that all requirements of the Building Program have been
satisfied. Written comments will be assembled by the Owner’s Representative and will be transmitted to the Architect
for inclusion in the design or for further study or discussion. Each comment requires a written response by the
Architect or his consultant.
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
THE DESIGN PROCESS 1.03
The cost estimate will be reviewed at this time to determine that the estimated construction cost is within the limits of
the available funds. If estimated costs exceed the budgeted funds, the Architect will be required to make changes to
reduce the cost.
The Architect shall again submit the drawings to ABC and furnish copies of comments to the Owner’s Representative.
A presentation to the Board of Trustees by the Architect is required at this stage in the progress of the work if the
project budget is $1,000,000 or more. This presentation may be waived by the Board at the time of the Schematic
Design presentation.
After the Design Development submittal has been approved, the Architect will be notified, in writing by the
University’s Project Manager to begin preparation of the Construction Documents.
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