Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Reviewing, verifying, and documenting existing conditions • Developing recommendations for the most efficient and cost effective solutions to a variety of building issues, upgrades, component replacements, and renovations • Product selection and specifications • Limited construction drawings for the purpose of satisfying building permit requirements • Performing testing and troubleshooting • Space planning/furniture layouts • Life cycle cost analysis • Developing conceptual/schematic designs to assist with project scoping and budgeting • Providing full bid-quality plans and specifications packages for both large and small scale projects • Performing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance reviews and other code-related reviews • Providing construction cost estimates • Bid phase support and shop drawing review • Construction inspections • Coordinating activities of sub-contractors (engineers, testing firms, specialty designers, manufacturers’ representatives) • Document preparation and representation for State/Federal Grant Project Construction • Any other typical architectural tasks for educational and commercial facilities
