Bruckelmyer Brothers Construction is a full service design-build contractor to give our clients the convenience of working with one company from start to finish. The main advantage of a design-build service is single source accountability for the project from start to finish. We’re experienced with all types of home styles and our creative team can deliver an exceptional one-of-a-kind design tailored to any budget. Our design process is simplified into four phases.
Four Step Design Process
- Interview
- Site Visit
- Concept Plan
- Working Drawings
Step 1 - Interview
During the interview we discuss the scope of the project to understand our client’s needs, desires, and requirements for the home. Together with the client we fill out a design questionnaire outlining parameters for rooms and design. It is encouraged that the clients bring to this meeting any and all information that will prove necessary and helpful during the design phase of the project.
What to bring
- A topographical site survey showing the lot dimension, elevations and setbacks.
- A “wish list” of written notes describing ideas for the home.
- Sketches and photographs.
- Brochures, magazine cutouts, etc.
Step 2 - Site Visit
We make a visit to the site to get a feel for the natural surroundings and a sense for the lay of the land. Important views are noted along with landmarks, grades, elevations and areas to place the home and other structures. We also find the location of utilities on or nearest to the site.
Step 3 - Concept Plan (1-3 Weeks)
The concept or preliminary plan begins with the information gathered from the interview and site visit. Our design team drafts preliminary schematic drawings of floor plans and elevations. The drafts are reviewed with the client and necessary revisions are made. This step is usually repeated several times. Once the client is satisfied with the layout, we produce a set of preliminary CAD drawings.
Preliminary Plans (Not for use in construction)
We provide the client with one set of 1/8” scale drawings of the following:
- Floor plans
- Four(4) exterior elevations
- Roof plan & wall sections
Budget review is very important at this stage of the design process. We calculate a general estimate of construction costs based on the preliminary drawings to ensure the costs are within budget guidelines.
Important: Should the client for any reason feel uncomfortable with the direction or undertaking of the project, they may at this point choose to end design services and use the preliminary plan for their own further study and cost estimating. If the client decides to proceed with the design, all costs incurred during the concept plan phase will be credited toward working drawing services.
Step 4 - Working Drawings (3-4 Weeks)
With the concept plan completed and approved, the client authorizes the design of the entire home. During this phase we go over in detail the final exterior and interior finishes for the home. We consult with structural engineers and refine preliminary drawings into a finished set of “blueprints” ready for the permit office. We offer two levels of working drawings services for our client based on their needs. These services are Construction Plans and Architectural Plans.
Construction Plans (Permit Ready with minimum requirements)
We provide the client with one set of ¼” scale drawings of the following:
- Site plan
- Foundation plan
- Floor plans
- Four(4) exterior elevations
- Window & door schedule
- Roof plan & wall sections
- 2D rendering of the front elevation
Architectural Plans (Permit ready with extra details & renderings)
We provide the client with one set of ¼” scale drawings of the following:
- Cover sheet and index
- Site plan
- Foundation plan
- Floor plans
- Four(4) exterior elevations
- Window & door schedule
- Roof plan & wall sections
- Cross sections & foundation details
- Kitchen & bath cabinet drawings
- Interior design details, trim, fireplaces, built-ins, etc.
- 3D color renderings of kitchen, baths, and walk-in closets.
- 3D color rendering of one(1) exterior view
When the design process is complete and we have a finished set of plans, we provide our client with a detailed estimate of construction costs. For more information about our estimating process, visit our Building Process page.
Design Fee Schedule
Design Questionairre (PDF) |
