DESIGNS

The 7 Steps to Creation

What is the DESIGN PROCESS?

The DESIGN PROCESS is a system CREATIVE C+D developed to help educate clients about the process it takes to bid a project, create a set of plans to submit to local city, what type of materials to use, what type of designs, what venders & suppliers to use, and length construction process.

See the steps below to learn more.

1. CONSULTATION & REVIEW

The first step is to meet & learn about your design & construction visions and budget. We will take an in-depth analysis on the specifications of your ideas so we can fully understand your goals. Each project has is own unique network or process. Depending upon type of project like a addition or a kitchen or bathroom remodel, we will present a design proposal to define scope of work involved to create a set of plans, engineering, and city approval.

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2. DRAFTING & CAD SERVICES

The next step is do measurements of existing layouts & design options depending upon the type of project. We provide conceptual drawings, cabinet shop drawings, CAD conversions, and 3D modeling. All drawings become a map to communicate to the engineer, designers, craftsman & tradesman.

3. ENGINEERING & TITLE 24

The next step is to provide engineer set of plans for pricing & completion of structural calculations/details on a per project basis. Most projects do not require engineering unless you doing an addition or moving something structurally.

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4. DEFINING MATERIALS & DESIGNS

The next step is to meet with our network of Vendors & Suppliers to research & finalize all materials being used on project & type of designs. We also work with interior, cabinet & tile designers depending the clients needs.

5. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

The next step is to meet our network of Craftsman & Tradesman to bid entire project based upon defined drawings, materials, and designs finalized in early steps. Creative C+D will provide construction proposal before submitting plans to City

6. CITY SUBMITTALS AND REVISIONS

The next step is to print (3) copies of plans and engineering to local city. Kitchens & bathroom remodels can be approved over the counter same day if no engineering involved. Projects with engineering have to be submitted for review, a 2 week process. The city often recommend revisions to plans and require re-submital after revisions.

7. PERMITS & LOGISTICS

Once approved by the city, Creative C+D pulls the permit to start project. We are almost there! Now that we have approval, we are ready to move into the next CONSTRUCTION phase. Before we start demo, the next step is to purchase materials, finalize contracts & scheduling with tradesmen, and have dumpsters & toilets delivered to jobsite.