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Merritt & Associates G.C., Inc.
Development

Development

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