BSA Inc. Residential Services based in Louisville, Colorado, provides creative, functional, distinctive and environmentally responsive architecture.
Our designs purposefully incorporate the Homeowner’s unique requests, budget guidelines and project goals, by listening closely to your desires so that your vision is fulfilled.
We tailor each unique project throughout Colorado, to incorporate our (35) years of design and construction expertise into plans that will ensure a cost-effective, timely and quality project.
PROCESS:
Typically, a complimentary initial Architect/Owner email communication and phone call discussion would take place, with evaluation of preliminary overall project parameters—such as size/sq. ft. of building, services requested, Client estimate for project budget, approximation of Architect fees where applicable, preliminary City guidelines for consideration, and timing to start architectural designs.
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If both parties feel a match to proceed, an on-site and/or office meeting could be scheduled for new ground-up projects. Otherwise more in-depth written communication defining additional project details would ensue, so that a possible Proposal with scope of work categories and costs could be drafted.
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After above assessments, Architect may provide Owner with a Proposal for Architect/Owner evaluations. If both parties agree to terms, Architect will provide Owner with a Contract for engagement of below determined services:
ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING:
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Site Analysis: Views/privacy; lot coverage/height/setback guidelines; existing structure/new structure site planning; fire resistive ground coverings; access; solar/wind; utilities; topography; drainage; parking needs; grading and retaining wall considerations; ADU/Detached Structures; outdoor landscape/recreational areas/pool/etc.
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County/City Ordinances: Review Planning, Zoning, Energy and Building Codes.
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Project Scope Of Work Programming: Develop outline/matrix inclusive of Owner’s specific project requirements, categorized by spaces.
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Architecture: Site plan, field measurements, demolition plan, floor plans, exterior elevations, roof plan, fire resistive material design/specifications; section, electrical plan, door and window schedules, finish materials, interior design, acoustical design, lighting design, energy efficiency design/specifications, sustainability design/specifications, details and code notes. As part of our architectural service, design-cost alternatives, 3D color renderings and collaboration with construction affiliates may be incorporated into the process.
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Engineering: Structural engineering plans, details, specifications.
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Consultants (Bundled and Coordinated): HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing, Energy, Soils, Civil, Surveyor, Fire Sprinkler Engineer, Landscape designer, etc.
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Processing with City Officials and Permit Approvals: Plan checkers and related staff; Design Review Boards; PAC Committees: HOA Boards; Owner's Affiliates; etc.
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT:
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Procure Bid Invitations To Contractors: Utilize BSA Inc. formatted bid packages; distribution of plans to General Contractors; contractor qualifications; verify contractor’s performance with their past customers; responses to contractor's questions regarding the plans; site meeting as needed; negotiate best G.C. contract pricing for Owner with cost increase safeguard provisions.
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​Construction Line Item Cost Estimates: Category and Subcategory estimates and project timeline schedule.
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Construction Observation: On-site evaluations that construction is following the City-approved plans and the Owner’s expectancy to receive all of the architectural, structural, and consultant’s work that they contracted for.
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Adjunct Construction Consulting: Contractor payment request evaluations for approval or renegotiating; photographic documentation of construction processes; review and evaluate not-approved building inspector notifications; evaluation of rough-in and finish work quality; evaluate quality of materials being installed; evaluate progress relative to contract schedule; Architect/Client construction job walk analysis, with evaluation and written recommendations.
CONSULTING:
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Individual Architecture and Construction Support elements may be offered, when a Client has specific project needs only.
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Depending on the project, a series of individual and progressive service elements may be packaged in Phases. In this manner, a compilation of these resources will yield milestone analyses, so a Client can evaluate and adjust important aspects early on such as: design options, scale of project, architecture and engineering costs, construction estimates, project schedule, etc.