1. Schematic Design and Development
    a. Identifying physical features of a building
        i. Meet and explain process with owner
        ii. Schematic design estimate
        iii. Identify purpose of building
    b. Plans and Specifications
        i. Develop in‐house preliminary plan
        ii. Coordinate space requirements
        iii. Revise plan to accommodate client
        iv. Develop a bid set of plans to establish comparison of budget to actual cost
        v. Work packages – Evaluate and assign scope‐of‐work packages including bid documents
        vi. Bid Solicitation – Provide public notification to the construction industry and generate interest in the project if directed by
            owner
        vii. Conduct pre‐bid meeting with prospective bidders
        viii. Revise plans, if necessary to meet budget
        ix. Complete final construction plans to submit for final construction drawings
    c. Review of Building Site
        i. Survey site to determine owner preferred layout of building
        ii. Stake corners of building on site to provide visual of building location
        iii. Identify location of site utilities (if any)
        iv. Test soil to ensure compatibility of soils to building requirements
        v. Identify and contract for site engineering as required by City for permitting.
    d. Professional Design Services – (if needed) These requirements vary per city and Downing Construction will meet and coordinate
        with the City to determine city requirements. The following are possible tasks that may require a licensed professional.
        i. Soils Testing
        ii. Site Engineering
        iii. Architectural Development
            1. Life Safety Review
            2. Structural Engineering
    e. Code Review for Project
        i. Prepare Submittals for City Building Department review
        ii. Represent Owner at City meetings associated with obtaining building permits
        iii. Represent Owner at City meetings associated with zoning changes if needed
2. Land Acquisition
    a. Review land needs for project and assist Owner with building layout on site
    b. Assist owner in dividing parcel of land into lots (if necessary). Requires working with city and engineer. Contractor would
        coordinate process with engineer and city to obtain permission to divide lot and secure desired zoning
3. Financing
    a. Construction Financing – Contractor would carry construction loan “in‐house”or obtain proposals from bank for construction
        loan and/or permanent financing
    b. Contractor will work with current bank or solicit new financing, both locally and out of the immediate area.
    c. Provide Construction Documents to aid financial institution with loan analysis and appraisal company to establish value.
4. Project Estimate
    a. Work in cooperation with owner to select a set of sub‐contractors
    b. Distribute plans and specifications to sub‐contractors for bid proposals
    c. Solicit a minimum of two bids for every major scope of work
    d. Meet with owner and discuss bid proposals
    e. Compile the Project Estimate
    f. Develop contract
5. Construction Phase
    a. Lead the planning process and organization for onsite construction operations; provide onsite supervision and field coordination
    b. Coordinate with contractors to develop a detailed overall construction schedule and provide ongoing two week look ahead
        schedules
    c. Work with contractors for safety awareness; conduct safety analysis and observations as needed
    d. Project Administration: implement and utilize a streamlined system for record keeping, request for information(RFI), change
        orders, submittals, and payment applications
    e. Develop a pick out list for owner with allowance numbers and contact information
    f. Contract with interior designer, if requested by owner, to assist with pick out coordination.
    g. Distribute subcontracts and purchase orders.
    h. Obtain copies of insurance binders from each subcontractor working on the project
        i. Provide lien waivers on each monthly draw request
        j. Coordinate construction project
        i. Provide site supervision
        ii. Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
        iii. Monthly progress meetings with subcontractors and suppliers
6. Project Close Out
    a. Discuss, plan and promote the close out aspect of the project at 50.0% completion
    b. Punch list: work with contractors to prepare an initial list of work items to be completed in advance of the punch list; participate
        with the design team in compiling of an official punch list
    c. Make necessary repairs to complete punch list
    d. Develop an effective system for handling any questions and call backs during the one year warranty
    e. Prepare and turn over to Owner a set of “as built” construction drawings and specifications
    f. Prepare and turn over to Owner a binder with all the cut sheets on equipment and materials used on the project. This will
       include a copy of equipment warranty certificates
7. Warranty
    a. Downing Construction, Inc. provides a one year warranty on labor and material associated with the construction project
    b. Limited warranties will be associated with many of the products used in the construction of the project. Warranty periods for
        these items will be stated on each warranty certificate
    c. Project review with Owner after building has been occupied. (10‐11 months after completion)
    d. Make necessary to repairs of items related to project

Downing Construction understands that not all these items are needed with each project. We believe in providing service and developing lasting relationships. Through these services we are able to provide the skills necessary to meet your needs and goals as well as any colleagues you would refer to Downing Construction.