How we work

Reece and Rowe Architects operates under the guidelines set forth by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Our firm structures each project to fit into the phases that are outlined in the AIA documents. A typical description of our work schedule per phase follows:

Programming phase:

• Principal architect will coordinate with the client to collect and outline project program.

Schematic Design phase:

• Principal architect will coordinate with the owner the review and adjustments to the project program.
• Principal architect will prepare schematic design documents generally fixing and describing the size and character of the project.
• Principal architect will prepare, for the owner’s use, colored presentation drawings including site plan, building floor plan, and building elevations.
• Principal architect will submit to the owner a preliminary estimate of construction cost based on current area, volume or other unit costs.

Design Development phase:

• Principal architect will coordinate with the owner the review of schematic information including program adjustments, schedule and budget.
• Project architect will review approved schematic design with consultants.
• Principal architect will prepare design development documents fixing and describing the size and character of the project.
• Principal architect will prepare outline specifications with the design development documents. These specifications will identify materials which meet or exceed the minimum requirements. special equipment and construction requirements will be identified.
• Principal architect will coordinate owner’s review of design development documents.
• Project architect will coordinate estimator’s review of design development documents for preliminary costs.

Construction documents phase:

• Project architect will coordinate all approved revisions for consultants documents.
• Principal architect will coordinate owner’s construction document review prior to permit and bidding.
• Principal architect will coordinate with the project architect the preparation of final building specifications.
• Project architect will key specifications to construction documents and will provide instruction for the general contractor and trades to perform as required by the architect. These specifications will also be cross-referenced to related sections of work for better management and critical path scheduling. Specialty items or allocated allowances will be itemized for the bidding process. The appropriate forms for invitations and instruction to bidders, proposals and bonding are prepared in conjunction with the general conditions of the contract for construction.
• Project architect will assist the owner in filing procedures and monitor municipal policy.
• Principal architect will advise the owner of any adjustments to schedule or preliminary costs.

Bidding or negotiation phase:

• Principal architect will assist the owner through bidding and value engineering.

Construction Administration phase:

• Principal architect will coordinate with the project architect to assist in construction administration.
• Principal architect will coordinate field reports for owner’s review.
• Principal architect will provide certification for payment as required.
• Principal architect will coordinate general contract field visits and architects supplemental information.
• Principal architect will perform a final project inspection and issue certificate of substantial completion.