We also retain the services of outside design consultants, when appropriate, in order to provide the following services on specific projects:

Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Fire Protection Engineering
Acoustical Engineering
Landscape Design

The design process will vary on each project according to client requirements, and can include some or all of the following specific services:

Program Development
We assist the Owner to analyze project needs, develop project goals, and draft a written program setting forth the functional requirements and spatial relationships for the project.

Site Evaluation
B+B can provide comparative studies of prospective sites, identifying factors that influence cost and suitability, including regulatory requirements, climate, topography, geotechnical character, and utilities.

Existing Building Evaluation
B+B will analyze the suitability of existing structures to meet client needs. We provide services to investigate existing facilities/conditions, and explore the feasibility of their adaptation and reuse.

Master Planning
We are skilled at creating comprehensive development roadmaps for our clients. This typically requires the evaluation of existing facilities and sites, the collection of program data, the definition of project objectives, and the development of conceptual design solutions.

Feasibility Analysis
We can provide the information necessary to evaluate the financial feasibility of a project. This often includes an analysis of sites, zoning/building codes, scheduling, construction budgets and conceptual building design.

Zoning/Public Process Assistance
We provide our clients with help to navigate the regulatory process. We assist with the acquisition of zoning changes, special use permits, design review compliance and planned-use development approvals.

Building Design
B+B manages the building design process from definition of the design problem through the development of the design solution. We balance the demands of program, site, regulatory authorities, technology, budget and schedule for our client's maximum benefit.

Construction Documents
We prepare Construction Documents, consisting of working drawings and specifications, setting forth in detail the requirements for construction of the project. Our carefully prepared documents produce accurate bids and carefully constructed buildings.

Bidding/Negotiation
We help our clients attract qualified bidders for their building projects, and assist them with the mechanics of obtaining accurate bids or negotiated proposals.

Construction Administration
B+B provides on-site observation of the construction process for compliance with the contract drawings and specifications. We advise and consult with the Owner during construction and transmit communications between Owner and Contractor. We review and process shop drawings, material/sample submittals and contractor payment requests. We issue punch lists of incomplete work and follow-through with project close-out procedures.

Interior Architecture
We provide our clients with a full range of interior design services including the selection and specification of furniture and loose furnishings, design of custom millwork pieces, selection of artwork, design of signage and specification of finish materials and colors.

Historic Preservation+Rehabilitation
Our staff has experience in the reuse and rehabilitation of historic structures. We can help navigate the public process of historic preservation ordinance compliance and review.

Sustainable Design
We are committed to the design of healthy, energy efficient environments that maximize the use of renewable materials. We use the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to evaluate and select sustainable building systems and materials, and can assist clients who seek LEED certification for their projects.

Tenant+Landlord Services
B+B provides assistance to commercial tenants and landlords. We can develop building improvement standards, produce base building drawings, create space plans and provide typical design and construction document services.

Facility Management
We provide our clients with services to assist in the management of their facilities. We document their building and land assets, provide inventories of furniture and equipment, keep track of space allocations and assist with the design of facility alterations.

Renderings+Scale Models+Promotional Drawings
B+B can prepare special presentation tools such as 3-D renderings and models for use in client marketing and communication programs.