Services

Our first step is to meet with our client to discuss the project to understand the project goals and what our client would like to achieve from the project.  During the visit, we will make an initial review of the golf course and overall facility by touring the golf course.  Based on the conversation and initial site visit, we will prepare a design fee proposal to present to the client.

A thorough on-site analysis of the existing site conditions including topography, existing layout of the golf features and existing infrastructure such as drainage and irrigation will serve as the basis for all proposed design.  

Next, we will prepare design concepts representing a variety of design ideas that graphically represent how the project can take shape on the site to achieve the goals of the project.   The design concepts will be presented and discussed with the client to get their feedback, which starts forming the basis of the project.  Together with the client, a single concept will be chosen to be further developed during the detailed design phase and a budget formulated for the project based on the chosen concept.

This phase takes the design from concept to a buildable set of construction plans.  We will develop the detailed designs for each golf hole showing the final layout of the golf features, which will be presented and discussed with the client.  We will also produce supporting drawings such as visualizations, 3D modeling and animations to further depict how the final product can be realized.  Ultimately, this phase produces the construction plans including the Strategy Plan, Clearing & Demolition Plan, Staking Plan, Grading Plan, Drainage Plan, Grassing Plan and Construction Details, as well as an illustrative rendered project plan.

We can assist our clients in the selection of an engineer to develop the stormwater management and erosion control plans and specifications for the project, if required due to the project's scope of work and the requirements of local and state authorities.  We will work with the selected engineer to ensure that the proposed stormwater management and erosion control plans are feasible for the golf course construction project.  

During the permitting process, we will attend the necessary meetings to represent our client and the golf course design to the permitting authority to achieve permit approval, including any necessary design revisions.  

The Pre-Construction Phase includes preparing the project bid form and orchestrating the bid process on behalf of the client.  This process includes assisting with choosing contractors to bid the project, contract drafting, scheduling and directing the pre-bid meeting, as well as reviewing and analyzing the submitted bids and assisting with contractor selection.  Once a contractor has been selected, we will plan and direct the pre-construction meeting, as well as receive, review and approve all contractor submittals.  

We are focused on ensuring that each of our projects is realized as envisioned by our designers and achieve the goals of our clients.  To do that, we are heavily involved in the construction phase of each project, spending a substantial amount of time on-site to make real-time design decisions and review construction progress.  Our time on the construction site assures that every one of our projects is completed efficiently and to the highest construction standards that we demand from contractors.  

We continuously review construction progress, as well as review upcoming work areas with the contractor to further articulate our vision.  We will provide additional drawings and sketches, as needed during construction to further communicate our design intent to the contractor.  

Our construction administration services include preparing site observation reports, directing weekly on-site construction meetings, reviewing contractor applications for payment, reviewing weekly contractor schedules, as well as completing cost to complete analyses for the client.  We will also review the as-builts submitted by the contractor and assist with project closeout and permit release.