ARCHITECT-LED DESIGN-BUILD

RS Mannino’s design-build Approach

Our firm believes that each client is unique and so we take a unique approach to our services. Drawing on our long experience in the New York and New Jersey area as Architect-led Design-builders we have tailored a solution to your project by fusing design and construction management under one roof as a single source of responsibility. RS MANNINO ARCHITECTURE (RSMA) and RS MANNINO CONSTRUCTION (RSMC) provide a cohesive design-build service (RSMAC). Rather than approach a project through the adversarial contracting process, we offer a unique and transparent service of Architect-led design-build that allows our clients greater control throughout the project. Our Design-Build Service is an agile management process, where design strategy and construction expertise are seamlessly integrated.

design-build process

INITIAL CONSULTATION

  • Discussion of the scope of the project, client vision, and fee structure.

  • Consultation with a designer to review program requirements, unique lifestyle needs and survey.

  • Preliminary Construction Budget Presentation.

  • Design contract review.

  • Design requirements checklist given to client for completion.

DESIGN PHASE 1: SCHEMATIC DESIGN

  • Zoning analysis and site plan review.

  • Documentation of Existing Conditions (if applicable).

  • Conceptual design presentation and evaluation.

  • Client approved conceptual design converted into 3D renderings.

  • Meetings continue until design is approved.

DESIGN PHASE 2: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

  • Upon client-approved schematic design, the Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Building Sections, and Interior Elevations are refined and reviewed for constructability.

  • Initial finish selections and building material selections are presented.

  • Control Estimate and Construction Management Agreement review.

DESIGN PHASE 3: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

  • Design drawings are sent to our Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Engineer (if applicable) and Structural Engineer consultants. Drawings are further detailed for constructability.

  • Signed and sealed plans submitted to municipality for plan review.

  • Construction Budget review.

BUILD: PHASE 1

  • Introductory meeting with our Construction Manager and Selections Coordinator to discuss process requirements and schedule.

  • Date determined for groundbreaking.

BUILD: PHASE 2

  • Weekly meetings regarding selections, budget, and construction updates (Includes office meetings, travel to vendors to make selections, and walk-throughs).

  • Accounting information is available 24/7 as per our “open book” policy via our online project management software.

  • Project Closeout.