Plan the Building Around Its Use
The following decisions help establish a clear scope before design, procurement and field work.
Building Program
Define the uses of the facility: assembly, classrooms, offices, kitchens and storage. The relationships between these spaces should guide the initial plan.
Entrances and Circulation
Review arrival, parking, pedestrian access and movement through the building. Occupancy and accessibility requirements need project-specific design coordination.
Interior Environment
Acoustics, lighting and conditioning are central to a gathering space. Include these needs in the project brief rather than treating the shell as a complete facility.
Future Phases
Discuss planned additions and changes in use. The site layout and building arrangement should account for future construction where practical.
Define the Construction Scope
SiteworkAccess, grading, drainage and preparation for the proposed building.
Foundations and ConcreteProject-specific foundations, slabs and related concrete work coordinated with the design documents.
Metal Building ErectionDelivery planning and erection coordinated with the supplier drawings and construction sequence.
Related ConstructionIdentify enclosure, utility and interior requirements so included work and exclusions are clear.