Merritt & Associates GC Inc
Development
Starting a construction project may seem overwhelming at first, but you will have peace of mind with Merritt & Associates. There are many steps in the development stage but rest assured that we will always make sure every detail is meticulously accounted for. With our extensive knowledge and experience in the Western Slope, we are prepared to help you achieve your ideal design, recommend the best site for the project, and meet your budgetary needs.
Our development process is extensive, but leaves you with peace of mind:
1. Project Concept
Project location
Pre-construction agreement
County & city zoning
Utility location (electric, gas, water, sewer)
Architectural concept plan
City or county pre-application
Raydon survey
Asbestos inspections
Fire flow report
2. Project Design
City or county checklist
Soils report
Land survey with topsoil
Site plane design
Drainage plan & report
City or county submittal application
Review comments & re-submittals
2nd review comments
Planning clearance
Development cost, government fees
Access permit costs
Development of swamp & stormwater plans
3. Architectural Design & Planning
Architectural design fees
Design, engineering, & M.E.P. teams
Value engineering, code review
Fire engineer & report review
Budget costing
Construction loan approval
Septic design if needed
Metal building design
4. Pre-Construction
Final construction cost
Owner & general contractor contracts
Utilize our reliable network of subcontractors & vendors
Subcontractor contracts
Health department application
Utility company fee, transformer, utilities extension.
5. Building Permits
Final construction cost
Fire department application review
Health department clearance
Planning department clearance
Grease trap clearance & fees
Sewer tap clearance & fees
Water tap fees
Stormwater plan
Product submittals & approvals
Temp. power location
6. On-site Pre-construction Prep
Pre-construction meeting with city or county to go over traffic controls, stormwater maintenance, & weather conditions
Project manager & superintendent on-site
Site prep – fencing & BMPs
Pre-order items (long lead times)
Procurement improves efficiency & reduces waste
Install safety signs & rules
Discuss safety rules, emergency phone numbers, & fire-extinguisher & first-aid kit locations on-site
Utility locates and fill potholes
Construction schedule
Site winterization, if needed
7. Construction Phase
Move job office to site
Survey & layout construction site
Demo & haul off
Excavation site
Vertical foundation
Weekly meeting to go over progress & schedule
Schedule inspections
Complete project management
Quality Control
Schedule review, two-week look ahead, & subcontractor meeting
Site clean-up
Handicap codes
8. Final
Building department final inspection
Fire department inspection
Access inspections
Landscape inspection
Zoning inspection
Handicap signage
Complete warranties from trades
Build-out-book with owner’s manuals, plans, & engineering documents
Special inspection information
Soil compaction testing
Job walk-thru & punch list
Stormwater closeout one year after the project is completed and/or approved by the state
Utility turn-over to owner
Keys to owner
List of emergency contact phone numbers