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perkinswill.com 17 <br />PHASE 3: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT <br />Creating a Workable Building <br />Based on approval of the schematic design, Perkins+Will staff begins the Design Development phase, expanding <br />the approved concept developed in the Schematic Design phase into a workable building. <br />Step 1—Design Development Documentation <br />Based on the approved schematic design documents and any adjustments authorized in program or budget, we <br />prepare design development documents consisting of drawings and other documents to fix and describe the <br />size, location, and character of each element of the entire project pertaining to architectural, civil, landscape, <br />structural, mechanical and electrical systems, and materials. <br />Step 2—Concept Confirmation <br />A series of meetings is held during the design development phase with all current planning groups and consul- <br />tants to confirm that the design development documentation is in compliance with the established schematic <br />design direction and obtain additional information required for the greater level of detail provided by design <br />development documentation. <br />Step 3—Life Cycle and Operating Cost <br />We evaluate major materials and systems based on first cost and known long-term operating costs. <br />Step 4—Documentation for Reviews <br />Documentation is prepared that is suitable for public meetings, government reviews, and for the Cost <br />Estimating. We attend meetings as required to clarify documentation. <br />Step 5—Probable Construction Cost <br />We will work with the General Contractor / Cost Estimator to develop a statement of probable construction cost <br />based on area unit prices. <br />3.