All Architectural, Engineering, Drafting and Permit Services
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Estimate Quantities
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Project Pricing/Budget Creation
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Pricing Proposal
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Project Scheduling
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Project Management
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Construction Consultant
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Code Compliance Research
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Vendor, and Subcontractor Procurement and Qualifying
The general contractor is a tradesman that is employed by the client on the advice of the state or the architect, engineer or the client him/herself if acting as the manager. A general contractor is responsible for the overall coordination of a project.[3] A general contractor must first assess the project-specific documents (referred to as bid, proposal or tender documents). In the case of renovations, a site visit is required to get a better understanding of the project. Depending on the project delivery method, the contractor will submit a fixed price proposal or bid, cost plus price or an estimate. The general contractor considers the cost of home office overhead, general conditions, materials, and equipment as well as the cost of labor to provide the owner with a price for the project.
Contract documents include drawings, project manual (including general, supplementary or special conditions and specifications), addendum or modifications issued prior to proposal/ bidding ad prepared by a design professional such as an architect. The general contractor may be the construction manager.
Typical Architectural Plan Sets include the following:
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A1 Structural Notes & International Residential Codes (IRC)
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A2 Architectural Site Plan
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A3 Foundation Plan
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A4 Floor Plan
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A5 Roof Framing Plan
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A6 Building Sections
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A7 Exterior Elevations
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D1 Foundation Details
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D2 Framing Details
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E1 Electrical Plan, One line Diagram & Whole House Load Calcs.
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M1 Mechanical Plan (JS&D Manual design by others)
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P1 Plumbing & Gas Isometrics & Water Meter Calculations
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R1 Resistant Check Energy Code Compliance