Architectural and engineering services are organized into phases that correspond to the phases of a typical building project. The size and complexity of each project determine the extent of our services. We provide engineering services through our partner consulting engineering firms. The following overview provides a summary of services offered by Gerding Collaborative.
Architectural & Interior Design Services By Project Phase
1. Predesign
- Programming
- Space schematics/Flow diagrams
- Existing facilities surveys
- Site analysis and selection
- Site development planning
- Site utilization studies
- Environmental studies and reports
- Zoning processing assistance
2. Schematic Design
- Evaluate program
- Design/Documentation
- Materials research/Specification
- Schematic construction cost estimate
3. Design Development
- Design documentation
- Materials research / Specification
- Design development construction cost estimate
4. Construction Documents
- Design/Working drawings
- Materials research / Specifications
- Construction documents construction cost estimate
5. Bidding or Negotiation
- Coordination during agency review/approval
- Bidding documents
- Addenda
- Bidding negotiations
- Bid evaluation
- Construction contract agreements
6. Construction Contract Administration
- Office construction contract administration
- Site inspections
- Supplemental documents
- Quotation requests/Change orders
Enhanced Services
Specialized Services
- Computer modeling/animation videos
- Energy modeling
- Facility management
- Furniture, fixtures & equipment specifications
- Permitting
- Physical scale models
- Record drawings
- Relocation management
- Renderings
- Signage & wayfinding
- Variance requests/Public hearings
Environmental
- Building Envelope
- Commissioning Reviews
- Energy efficiency consulting
- Green building consulting
- LEED® project administration
- LEED® consulting
- Passive solar design
- Resources/stewardship consulting
