Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Designer shall provide Advanced Planning (AP) documents and estimated construction costs for University and SCO review and approval. The Owner reserves the right to use selected designer for AP to proceed with design documents to include SD/DD, CD and construction administration services. The Designer shall schedule meetings with designated University representatives to review each design phase of the project, to include budget and schedule. The Designer shall submit all necessary documents, as required and if needed, for an informal North Carolina State Construction Office (SCO) review. Some of the important design elements will be: • Economical design including evaluation of first and life-cycle costs • Evaluation of existing conditions and recommendations for repairs with attention to technical details and specifications • Safety of University visitors, students, and personnel • Protection of existing facilities throughout construction
