our process

Design

Bosch Architecture uses a participatory planning and design process through all phases of a project. Our experience shows that extensive client involvement results in a more fitting and appropriate solution. We encourage and strive to achieve active participation of the entire team, carefully listening to and incorporating input. The specific knowledge of clients along with their interest and enthusiasm in the project are important resources of which to take advantage.

Design-Bid-Build

Design-Bid-Build is the traditional project delivery method in which an owner contracts with an architect/engineer to design a project. The project is competitively bid and a contractor is selected and awarded a separate contract for construction. If the contract requirements are not met, provisions of the contract can compel the contractor to correct the work. Without detailed working drawings and specifications, there is little an owner can do to control the quality of the contractor's work.

Bid Documents

Bosch Architecture takes pride in preparing a complete, thorough and clean set of detailed drawings and specifications for competitive bidding on projects. The time and effort put into this phase encourages lower prices by bidders. Better defining exactly what is to be bid, reduces the need for contractors to increase their bids to cover unknown costs. This also lessens additional costs during construction.

Cost Control

Bringing a project in on budget is an important goal in all our work. The Bosch Architecture team prepares a cost projection at the end of schematic design. This is updated at the end of each subsequent phase as the project evolves and becomes more defined. Cost implications are an important factor in all design decisions, and if a budget appears to be especially tight, alternatives may be identified in the bidding documents so the bid can be adjusted to meet the budget.

Construction

We understand the importance in seeing our projects through to a successful completion in accordance with the contract documents. Regular, consistent construction observation plus timely response to questions and submittals is essential for a successful project. Bosch Architecture gives this phase the same level of attention as all other phases.

Follow Through

Following occupancy, we implement warranty services and coordinate and address any on-site warranty issues.