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13 “walk-through” a three-dimensional image of a building in real time. The design project is built in a digital/virtual environment, which allows immediate assessment of design decisions. Extractions from the BIM model are used to generate 2D CAD drawings and construction documents. The CAD drawings extracted from the BIM model accurately reflect the coordination of myriad building systems that have been undertaken on the model. This tool therefore allows the coordination of varying levels of building system details, to result in a thorough analysis and planning before the building construction process commences – an which can be amended with new design input to assess impact of design alternative during the phases of both design and construction to achieve high levels of project coordination, as well as assess potential impacts to the Project Schedule. Construction Documents Once the Design Development Package is approved by the City of Sunny Isles Beach, we proceed with the preparation of construction documents and specifications. Normally, this phase is broken in 50% and 100% submittals, although per the client’s request it can also be broken down further. At each one of the milestones, we submit complete sets of plans, specifications, and estimate of probable cost, and schedule and conduct a review meeting with City’s project team to convey and explain the project details. Any comments resulting from this and other review sessions are incorporated immediately into the final work product for construction. A key element of this phase is to achieve thorough coordination between all disciplines. BEA performs regular coordination meetings with the sub-engineers and requires follow-up meetings to ensure that the revisions have been incorporated. Based on the project delivery method employed, BEA is experienced in reviewing CDs with the construction manager under a CM-at-Risk project delivery. Sustainability and Wellness As a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), BEA Architects maintains an upmost commitment to sustainability practices in all projects. BEA’s Principal-In-Charge, Bruno-Elias Ramos, is a LEED accredited professional. Deputy Project Manager, Armando Trujillo, also holds an accreditation of LEED AP BD+C. BEA Architects employs additional staff members holding LEED AP designation. BEA Architects integrates sustainable practices from project inception and continues to build these practices in as the project is developed. This is done so as to ensure that these initiatives become part of the natural on-going project development process. Throughout project phases, BEA utilizes comparative analysis techniques that develop sustainability through the provision of various design and material alternatives. These alternatives are presented to the client with potential cost and design implications in mind so as to allow the client to decide which initiatives are best for the overall project goal. In this way, BEA is able to make sure that the client is fully informed and is able to evaluate sustainability options from every angle, keeping budget and time constraints in mind. BEA Architects also brings their in-depth knowledge of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) to all of their projects. In doing so, BEA provides first-hand knowledge of the latest techniques and materials to promote Green Building Standards and environmentally sustainable projects, while maintaining the highest possible level of operational efficiency. BEA Architects is aware of the multitude of components of the WELL Building Standard and is passionate about integrating design components that advance human health and well-being initiatives via lighting, air and water, and additional occupant-pleasing design initiatives. BEA enjoys implementing Wellness Architecture into its designs to promote an earth-friendly environment, which brings the opportunity for staff and citizens to be surrounded by a safe, clean, and eco-friendly environment. Moreover, BEA is highly knowledgeable on building automation, designing buildings that are smart to occupants’’ needs and responsive to internal and external changes, being climatic or programmatic. Along with LEED certification, BEA will attempt to employ techniques for these advancements as well, when appropriate, to obtain a Gold LEED Certification for this project. “BEA Architects is fully committed to providing the City of Sunny Isles Beach with a dedicated professional team that will take on each project with dilligence and expertise to meet all requirements and deadlines on time and within budget.”