SITE EVALUATION AND PLANNING

“A great building must begin with the immeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed, and in the end must be unmeasured.” – Louis Kahn

Many questions arise upfront during the site evaluation, customer has an idea about the project but do not have a way. Following  questions always hamper-

  • What will be the cost estimate?
  • What about city/town requirements of zoning and compliance?
  • How much square footage can I build?
  • How long will it take to get permit or to build?

Russell and Dawson understands what all needs to be done as a part of the site evaluation and planning. Since 1965, we have worked on over 500 projects including services like report, inspection, site planning, zoning, feasibility study, code review, advisory, model etc. across various markets to help clients make their various decisions about the project. A report summarizing everything that client needs or requests is included in the report.

 

Our Experience

Since 1965 Russell and Dawson has worked on over 100 site evaluation and planning projects across various markets. Projects involving site evaluation, zoning compliance, feasibility study to meet zoning requirements, budgeting and upgrade recommendations.

Processes and Deliverables

  • Client Meeting

    A meeting with the client to gain a better understanding of the project needs and goals.

  • Site Selection

    Once the program is established, we define the site search criteria to evaluate various properties and determine which one is best suited for the project.

  • Site/Property Walk-Through

    Conduct a walk-through to review existing conditions and accessibility.

  • Code Analysis Report

    Provide a detailed analysis of applicable building and zoning codes as per the city/town/county

  • Project Program

    Assist the client in the development of a preliminary project program and scope of work

  • Project Schedule

    Develop a preliminary project schedule

  • Consultants Estimate

    Determine the required consultants needed to complete the project and provide estimated fees for their services

  • Preliminary Site Plan

    A preliminary plan of the site depicting parking, building footprints, general site circulation and possible landscape areas

  • Preliminary Floor Plans

    A typical space plan, depicting the overall size and shape of the proposed building, but excluding any details yet to be determined, such as openings, fixture locations, windows and doors

  • Construction Cost Analysis

    A construction cost estimate based on the preliminary code analysis, site plan, space plan, and elevation studies.