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    • CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS
    • DESIGN SERVICES
    • MBE
    • CERTIFICATIONS
    • LEADERSHIP
    • LESSONS LEARNED
    • ASK AN EXPERT
    • NEWS
    • Contact Us
    • BIM CLASH DETECTION
    • SHOP
    • COVID-19 SPACE PLANNING
    • The Labri House
    • The Knolly Project
APECx llc
  • CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS
  • DESIGN SERVICES
  • MBE
  • CERTIFICATIONS
  • LEADERSHIP
  • LESSONS LEARNED
  • ASK AN EXPERT
  • NEWS
  • Contact Us
  • BIM CLASH DETECTION
  • SHOP
  • COVID-19 SPACE PLANNING
  • The Labri House
  • The Knolly Project

Constructability review options

APECx's Holistic Review ™

(3D) constructability &integrated review of plans & specifications

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(3D) Review of Construction Drawings

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Pricing includes: 

(✓) Three dimensional review of drawings  

(✓) BIM model creation*

(✓) Clash detection analysis

(✓) Interdisciplinary  coordination

(✓) Error & Omission (E&0) review

(✓) APECx analysis (3D) drawing report  

(✓) BOD & client standards review


 *APECx can generate the initial (3D) model or can import an existing (3D) model to perform a clash detection analysis.  


3D drawings and renderings and plans

(3D) Review of Construction Drawings & Specifications

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Pricing includes:  

(✓) Three dimensional review of drawings  

(✓) BIM model creation*

(✓) Clash detection analysis 

(✓) Interdisciplinary  coordination review

(✓) Error & Omission (E&0) review

(✓) Drawings & specifications Conflicts 

(✓) APECx (3D) analysis drawing report  

(✓) APECx analysis specification report 

(✓) BOD & client standards review   

3d cost estimate analysis

(3D) Cost Estimating

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Pricing includes:  

(✓) Quantity takeoffs from (3D Model)

(✓) Cost estimate review for accuracy*

(✓) RS-Means Updated Pricing

(✓) Vendor Updated Pricing

(✓) New Construction or Renovation Pricing

(✓) Residential & Commercial Estimates


*APECx can provide the initial cost estimate or can review an existing cost estimate. 


APECx's Traditional Plan Reviews

(2D) cross discipline review of plans & specifications

2D architectural peer review of plans

Review Construction Drawings

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Pricing includes:  

(✓) Hard Copy or PDF review of drawings 

(✓) Interdisciplinary reviews

(✓) Multidisciplinary reviews

(✓) Cross disciplinary reviews

(✓) Error & Omission (E&0) reviews

(✓) BOD & client standards review 

(✓) APECx analysis drawing report 


2D architectural and engineering review of plans and specifications

Review Construction Drawings & Specs

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 Pricing includes:  

(✓)  Hard Copy or PDF review of drawings  

(✓) Interdisciplinary  reviews

(✓) Multidisciplinary reviews

(✓) Cross disciplinary reviews 

(✓) Error & Omission (E&0) reviews

(✓) Drawings & specifications Conflicts

(✓) BOD & client standards review  
(✓) APECx analysis drawing report  

(✓) APECx analysis specification report  

2D cost estimating of construction drawings and plans

Cost Estimating

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 Pricing includes:  

(✓) Quantity takeoffs

(✓) Cost estimate review for accuracy*

(✓) RS-Means Updated Pricing

(✓) Vendor Updated Pricing

(✓) New Construction or Renovation Pricing

(✓) Residential & Commercial Estimates


* APECx can provide the initial cost estimate or can review an existing cost estimate.

additional design services

Why Should You Hire an Architect?

 

Few people realize how complicated it is to build - that is until they find themselves lost in the maze of design options, building codes, zoning laws, contractors, and so on. No two building projects are exactly alike, so there is no single, clear-cut path to follow.


The architect is the one professional who has the education, training, experience, and vision to guide you through the entire design and construction process, from helping you define what you want to build to helping you get the most for your construction dollar.


Architects see the big picture. They don't just design four walls and a roof - they create total environments, interiors and exteriors, that satisfy functional needs and are exciting, dynamic spaces in which to work and live.


Whether you are remodeling, adding on, or building from scratch, your architect can guide the way. Working with contractors and other construction professionals, architects can help you end up with a well-designed project that meets your needs and works with your budget and time frame.


What you need to know when hiring an architect: 


1. What services do architects provide?

Architects see the big picture when it comes to your project. They help you explore what appeals to you aesthetically and what you require functionally. They coordinate teams of design, engineering and construction professionals; they sort through the maze of building codes and zoning requirements; they provide design leadership so that your project is built the way it was intended.


2. At what point in my project should I involve an architect?

As soon as you decide you want to begin planning your project, you should start looking for an architect. Architects provide important pre-design services including site evaluation, and can help you explore options you may not have considered. Involving an architect early in the process can help avoid costly missteps, and increase the likelihood of your satisfaction with the project.


3. How do I find the right architect for my project?

It is critical to find an architect who makes you feel comfortable, and with whom you can have open communication. It's also important to find an architect with experience in your project type.


4. Don't architects add substantial cost to a project?

While it's true that architects' fees are an additional project cost, hiring an architect can actually save you money in many ways. Architects can monitor your budget and negotiate to get the best materials and workmanship at a good price. An architect's design can reduce energy and maintenance costs, and provide an efficient layout so that you don’t overbuild what you really need. They can turn a difficult lot into a successful building site. And they spend time planning and fully developing your ideas to avoid changes once construction is underway.


5. How are architects compensated?

An architect's compensation can be based on time, a stipulated sum, a percentage of the cost of the work, the project's square footage, unit cost (based on number of rooms/apartments, etc.), or royalty in which compensation is a share of the profit derived from the project. Time-based compensation and stipulated sums are most common.


6. What's my role in the design process?

Your architect will depend on you to communicate about your design preferences, functional requirements, and budget. Your timely response to questions and design submissions will help keep the project on track. It is also important for you to raise any concerns you have as the project proceeds, so they can be addressed in the earliest stages. Working in partnership with your architect, you will help achieve a successful outcome for your project. 


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