Initial Project Inquiry
Provide the property location, proposed work, available photographs, sketches, surveys, existing drawings, and desired timing.
Our Process
A Clear Design and Drawing Process
The process is organized around a defined scope, reliable project information, timely client decisions, and coordination with the qualified consultants required for the work.
Scope and Proposal
BuildCode Designs reviews the initial information and provides a project specific scope, fee, exclusions, anticipated schedule, and list of required inputs.
Existing Conditions
Available records, client information, and site measurements are used to document the existing construction to the extent included in the agreed scope.
Design and Drawings
The proposed work is developed into plans, elevations, sections, details, notes, and schedules appropriate to the project.
Consultant Coordination
Where required, information from a Professional Engineer, surveyor, HVAC designer, energy advisor, or other qualified consultant is coordinated into the project documents. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional work.
Client Review and Final Package
The client reviews the design information and confirms key decisions before the drawing package is finalized for the agreed submission purpose.
Permit Application and Revisions
Application assistance and municipal comment responses may be provided when included in the BuildCode Designs project scope. The applicable municipality completes its own review and determines whether a permit will be issued.
Project Timing
What Can Affect the Schedule
An anticipated schedule is provided after the initial information is reviewed. The completion date and municipal review period can change as project conditions become clearer.
- 01Incomplete property information
- 02Site access and existing condition verification
- 03Changes to the proposed design
- 04Required consultant work
- 05Zoning or applicable law matters
- 06Municipal review and requests for further information
Begin Your Inquiry
Begin With the Information You Have
Photographs, sketches, a survey, existing drawings, and a clear description of the proposed work can help establish the right starting point.
Discuss Your Project