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Our Approach

Our Approach

Our Project Process

Hire

Hiring Steps
  • Project description + objectives
  • Consultation
  • Feasibility study
  • Proposal

Preliminary Design

Schematic Design

Design Steps
  • Existing site + Building documentation
  • Client interview to define project objective + Goals
  • Zoning, storm water management, energy + Building code research
  • Construction budget
  • Design + Construction schedule
  • Design studies
  • Consultant coordination
  • Schematic pricing drawings
  • Contractor's cost estimate
  • Project scope + Budget Alignment

Client Approval

Contractor Pricing (+/-35%)

Client Approval

Planning Board Approval

Design Development

Construction Documentation

Documentation Steps
  • Design refinement
  • Interiors design + development
  • Building envelope development
  • Structural, mechanical, plumbing + Electrical systems
  • Contractor's cost estimate
  • Project scope + Budget alignment
  • Drawings + Specifications
  • Civil structural, mechanical, plumbing + Electrical engineering coordination
  • Construction documents for contractor bid + Zoning/building permit

Client Approval

Contractor Pricing (+/-20%)

Client Approval

Bidding + Negotiation

Bid + Award
  • Identify contractors
  • Contractor's bid review + Negotiation
  • Owner contractor agreement
  • Zoning, stormwater management, energy + Building permit applications submittal

Final Contractor Pricing

Cost Approval

Permit Approval

Construction administration

Build
  • Construction kick off
  • Site visits + Job meetings
  • Meeting minutes
  • Shop drawings + submittal
  • Change order proposals + Change orders
  • Contractor's application for payment
  • Punch list
  • Turnover + Occupancy

Project Completion

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  • Photography
  • Design awards

Join The Parti

At JL Architects, we are persistently working to be exceptional within our profession and are on a never-ending quest for more knowledge and self-improvement. We operate under The Parti as the basis of behavior reflecting our collective values and priorities together in personal pursuit of a higher level of performance and achievement.

Parti: the basic scheme or concept of an architectural design.

1.   Promote a professional atmosphere

2. Listen generously

3. Communicate effectively

4. Identify challenges and propose solutions

5. Learn, teach, and grow

6. Focus on the task

7. Creatively respond to the unexpected

8. Honor commitments; take pride in your contributions

9. Show appreciation for teaching, performance, and opportunity

10. Lead by example

11. Be a team player

12. Earn It

13. Look for opportunities

14. Use all of your tools

Contact Us

115 Westtown Road Suite 201 West Chester, PA 19382

610-429-4470

info@jlarchs.com

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