The Design-Builder’s scope of work will include: • Pre-construction project planning, including assistance in the preparation of a project schedule, preliminary cost estimate, and value engineering measures. • Making submissions to all regulatory agencies and obtaining all required permits, including NCDOT. • Preparation of site, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical design plans based on the conceptual design documents. • Site Design: demolition and clearing plans, grading and drainage plans, sedimentation and erosion control plans, stormwater management, layout and staking plans, elevations and sections, construction details, utility plans including water, electric, sewer, and lighting, signage, landscape and planting plans and details. • Building Design: building plan configuration and elevation elements including exterior building skin materials and colors, foundation, structural and roof systems, building fenestration and openings, overall dimensions, materials testing requirements, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing design including systems, equipment and calculations, energy and performance modeling, systems review, coordination and integration to include all utilities and controls. • Development and refinement of cost estimates and project schedules. • Site and facility construction. • Construction administration and observation including conferences, weekly site observations and meetings. • Project closeout, commissioning, establishment of warranties, guarantees and owner’s manuals.
