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The APECx Approach
APECx llc is a certified and licensed architectural firm located in Granite, MD and was founded in 2019 with a mission to help our clients save time and money by identifying and addressing potential issues in the design documents prior to construction. APECx also specializes in commercial, private and institutional construction projects with a focus on sustainable and resilient infrastructure and a sensitivity to environmental, social and economical factors.
In addition to general architectural services, APECx also provides constructability and peer reviews identifying building commissioning requirements, building codes and ADA compliance. We are intentionally dedicated to working closely with clients to help them find potential issues prior to building construction to avoid costly change orders.
APECx has developed a holistic review process that identifies construction conflicts utilizing 3D BIM modeling, estimating and pre-construction project management tools. Additionally, we provide our clients with nationwide access to expert architectural, engineering and construction professionals. Our AEC industry professionals know what errors and omissions to look for in the construction documents because they have years of experience contributing to the successful design and construction of built projects. APECx brings experience in design and construction at an affordable price for all project sizes and budgets.
Why choose APECx?
APECx protects the owner's investment by identifying potential change orders and avoiding costly design changes during construction. A review of the bid documents prior to the bid advertisement can reveal critical errors and omissions in the contract documents. Constructability reviews are estimated to save 3 to 5 percent of the total construction cost.
We help project stakeholders who are frustrated with low quality bid documents go from delayed, out of scope, and over budget bids to proposals that are submitted on time, in scope, and under budget in (4) easy steps using APECx's Holistic Review ™ process without having to value-engineer or re-design.
APECx Constructability Reviews
Constructability reviews are an independent review of construction documents by design professionals to ensure that the work identified in the contract are clear, the documents are coordinated, and that they assist the contractor in bidding, construction and project administration to result in reduced impacts to the project.
Experienced Architects & Engineers review the construction documents to determine if there are flaws that may impede construction or factors that may cause impacts to any stakeholder in terms of time, cost or quality. Detailed reviews of construction plans and specifications are provided prior to advertisement/bid. The review is commonly known in the industry as Constructability Reviews, Peer Reviews and Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Reviews.
APECx's Holistic Review ™
APECx's Holistic Review ™ process generates three-dimensional (3D) models that are integrated into the constructability review process combining clash detection, cost estimating/ quantity takeoffs and traditional 2D drawing reviews of the bid documents (drawings and specifications). BIM models are utilized to effectively communicate the review and analysis of design and pre-construction drawings by illustrating civil, structural, architectural and MEP conflicts that can be understood by non-engineers. APECx's Holistic Review ™ analysis improves the application of how project teams can use 3D models efficiently to support the communication and knowledge needed during the design of construction projects prior to problems arising in the field. APECx assists building owners, lawyers, builders, design-build teams, architects and general contractors by generating the 3D model or importing a model provided by the client to perform a clash detection analysis. Clash detection is part of APECx's Holistic Review ™ design validation process performed in Autodesk Naviswork or Revit for coordination of cross-discipline interferences (clashes) before they are actually installed on site.
Take advantage of our experienced construction consultants, attention to detail, years of hands on experience and cost-effective solutions &discover how APECx works for you!
Owners
Contractors
Architects
We protect the owner's interest and investment by thoroughly and critically reviewing the bid documents before they are advertised to bid. This results in less design changes during construction, construction time, and more savings to meet project goals and milestones. Benefits include more money for additional architectural improvements, faster occupancy times and funds for your next project!
Architects
Contractors
Architects
Architects can rely on APECx to provide unbiased professional peer reviews and a detailed quality assurance and control (QA/QC) of the construction documents (plans and specifications) resulting in higher quality bid documents. APECx provides a record of plan reviews to architects that can be passed on to the property owner. APECx helps architects to establish transparency and add to their portfolio of existing and new clients!
Contractors
Contractors
Contractors
Contractors trust APECx to identify errors and omissions (E&0) in the contract documents so that unexpected costs can be avoided and mitigated during design and not in the field. This translates to less change orders (CO), RFIs, claims, arbitration and litigation and a more successful construction process. We help contractors build better quality relationships resulting in customer satisfaction, referrals and repeat work!
our process
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Select Constructability Review Type
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Upload construction documents to the APECx secure share site online
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Construction documents are reviewed by APECx
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A report is generated by APECx and is delivered to the client
SAVE TIME & MONEY WITH PEER REVIEWS
What an APECx constructability review includes:
Our team of licensed, industry experts are ready to identify key critical issues before they become expensive problems. APECx's professional construction reviews include the following checks for each phase (SD, DD, CD and Bid Set) of the project or by percentage of the CD deliverable (30%, 70% and 100%):
- interdisciplinary coordination
- coordination between drawings and specifications
- inconsistencies, conflicts and redundancies
- accurate and consistent dimensions
- cross references between plans, elevations, sections and details
- clear design intent
- errors & omissions
- problematic language
- a review of the basis of design (BOD) narrative against the design documents
- client standards compliance
APECx helps you to identify and resolve potential errors in your construction documents before construction begins. Working with APECx to perform a constructability review can reduce change orders and delays in project completion. Contact us today to discover how APECx works for you!