Working with PD&D as your Home Designer, your dreams and ideas are transformed into a refined design and then into a complete set of construction documents that accurately reflect the scope of the project. This step-by-step process is outlined below:

1) Initial Contact:
You make initial contact by calling or emailing PD&D. You receive your Free report along with more information about PD&D, general pricing, Project Strategy Application, etc.

2) Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation:
Schedule your Free 15 minute Phone Consultation with Mr. Phillips.

3) Site Visit Consultation
Schedule the site visit consultation at your future home site or your home for additions and remodels. This helps by allowing you to discuss more about your project and to ask further questions along with allowing Mr. Phillips to gather more information about you and your project. From this meeting Mr. Phillips will put together your Starting Information Material Package.

4) Starting Information Material Package:
The next meeting you will meet with Mr. Phillips where he will explain the Starting Information Material Package you will receive. This package will include all the specific key points, information, and fee information for your project.

5) Preliminary Design Phase:
We will present you with drawings of floor plans, site plans and usually, exterior elevation studies for your review and approval. The time needed to work through this phase depends on the complexity of the proposed design.

At your request we can also provide exterior and interior perspective renderings, a scale study model of the design, 3-D exterior walk around, and/or 3-D walk throughs. The goal here is for you to fully understand the proposed design and to make any possible alterations.

6) Design Development Phase:
CAD drawings are created and revised as necessary; specifications are outlined. You will see the project pull together as the design evolves. Meetings and revisions as required. Now’s the time to address any lingering questions you may have relating to the layout, size or function of the space. The preliminary design phase ends with your approval of the preliminary design.

7) Construction Document Phase:
Final drawings and specifications are prepared for your approval. The following are the typical plans included in our construction documents.

Cover Sheet
Site plan
Foundation Plan (Engineered by others)
Floor plan
Exterior elevations
Building sections
Interior and cabinetry elevations (as required)
Ceiling Framing Plan
Roof Framing Plan
Details & Wall Sections
HVAC Plan
Plumbing Plan
Electrical plan
Engineered Framing plans (as required)
Specifications

8) Engineering Phase:
CAD files will be distributed to engineers, surveyors, or any other professionals as requested.

9) The Bidding and Permitting Phase:
When included in the scope of the project we will be happy to oversee the bidding process. First, this involves the preparation of bidding instructions, a set of guidelines to contractors, the intent of which is to secure an “apples-for-apples” quote within an allotted time from each bidder. Next, a select group of potential contractors are given an opportunity to bid on your project. Each is issued a complete set of drawings, specifications and bid instructions.

We can also assist you in obtaining all necessary permits and approvals when requested and/or attend any Architectural Committee meetings on your behalf when requested.

Unfortunately, things can get confusing from this point on. Clients can find themselves in a world that makes no sense as each contractor attempts to woo them into their camp. Also, a low bid doesn’t necessarily mean a contractor is best suited to do the job. Making sense out of all this is where we come in as your Building Designer and will prove to be your best ally. As an experienced construction counselor, our comments and recommendations will better prepare you to select the best contractor for the job.

10) Construction Phase:
We can also provide project administration services for you during construction. Project administration typically involves monitoring the work in progress, approving contractor shop drawings, and coordinating specialty consultants such as engineers or interior designers/decorators in general, acting as your agent during construction.

The contractor who is awarded the bid is in charge of construction and accordingly, is responsible for the work, which includes accountability for workmanship and materials. PD&D as your building designer providing project administration services will observe the contractor’s methods and progress and report back to you.

Additionally, when you receive a request for payment from the contractor, we will go out and inspect the work before a check is issued. We will certify that work has been completed as indicated on the requisition for payment; that any conditions spelled out in the contract documents relating to this particular payment have been satisfied; and that a progress payment can be released to the contractor.

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