Support during construction: site visits, questions, submittal review and keeping the building true to the design.
The drawings are finished, but the project is not. During construction, questions come up, products are chosen and conditions turn out different from what was expected. Construction administration keeps the design and the building together. It includes site visits, reviewing builder questions and submittals and helping resolve issues quickly. Owners in Nashville ask us to stay involved so the finished building matches what they approved.
We attend a kickoff meeting with the builder and set expectations for communication. We visit the site at agreed stages, review progress against the drawings and note issues. We answer requests for information, review product submittals and shop drawings and review pay requests and change orders at your request. We keep you informed with short reports and photographs. Set aside a regular time each week for a short call or visit with your builder and us. Consistent contact catches small issues before they grow, and a predictable rhythm helps everyone plan their work and answer questions without delay. Keep a shared folder of drawings, selections, approvals and photographs where the whole team can find the latest versions. Clear records cut down on confusion, and they save time when decisions need to be made quickly on site. Finally, make decisions on selections, such as tile or lighting, before the builder needs them. Late choices are one of the most common reasons for delays, and ordering ahead keeps the schedule safe.
Regular visits catch problems while they are inexpensive to fix and keep details on track.
We respond to builder questions so work does not stall.
Submittals and samples are checked against the specification before they are installed.
Short reports and photos show progress and open issues.
Roles and communication set.
Progress observed.
Answered promptly.
Products checked.
Costs examined.
You stay informed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us what you want to build or fix, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We look at the property or building, take measurements, talk through goals and note anything that affects design, such as slopes, structure and rules.
We sketch plans and options, you choose a direction and receive a plain written scope before detailed design begins.
We refine the design, coordinate engineers and prepare drawings and notes that builders can price and reviewers can approve.
We submit for permits, answer comments and help you compare builder proposals.
We answer questions during construction, review products, visit the site and walk through the finished work with you.
We agree on a schedule, often every few weeks or at key stages.
The builder controls means and methods. We observe and review for conformance to the design.
We review and comment on them, and help you decide.
Not always, but it helps projects stay on track.
Sometimes. We review the documents first.
Site Visits and Field ObservationPeriodic visits to a project under construction to check progress, quality and conformance to the drawings.Explore 
Submittal and RFI ReviewReviewing the product submittals and builder questions that come up during construction, quickly and clearly.Explore 
Punch List and Project CloseoutThe final walk-through, list of remaining items and documents that finish a project properly.Explore 
Project ManagementCoordinating the schedule, team, budget and decisions on a project so nothing falls between the cracks.Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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