Steps to the Design Process

I. Master Planning/Predesign: Deciding What to Build

II. Schematic Design: Rough Design Drawings or Sketches

III. Design Development: Refining the Design

IV. Construction Documents: Preparing Construction Documents

V. Project Code Reviews: Building and Zoning Codes (commercial only)

VI. Bidding: Hiring the Contractor (commercial only)

VII. Construction Administration: Building