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The Diocesan Business Office is prepared to assist the Parish Finance Committee and

the PPBC in the preparation of its’ Financial Plan.

IV.

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

For the Pastor and PPBC the Schematic Design Phase is the most critical review

of the project. For it is at this stage that the Pastor and PPBC determine if the

Architect/Consultant fully grasped the Scope of Work. The Schematic Design

drawings and specifications should be reviewed in detail to insure that the approved

Program/Scope of Work has been faithfully incorporated in the design. Now is the

time to clarify the drawings, the Program/Scope of Work and make modifications.

The project should not proceed until the Schematic Design is complete to the

satisfaction of the Pastor and the PPBC. Changes to the Schematic Design are far

less costly then changes

After review and approval by the Pastor, the PPBC arranges for a detailed

review by the DPBC;

Plan view drawings

Available material samples and finishes

Landscaping concepts

Sound system specifications

Lighting fixture specifications

ADA considerations

Parking including egress and ingress routes

Infrastructure consideration

Filings with the City County and State

After a favorable review by the DPBC of the Schematic Design Drawings, the

Parish presents the project to the Bishop for his review. This is the most critical step

in the planning process because it sets the final Program/Scope of Work and design

intent along with recommended material selections and finishes.

With the Bishop’s approval, the Architect may proceed with the Design

Development Phase. The Consultant may proceed to Bid Documents

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

After reviewing the options raised at the end of the Schematic Design Phase,

the design work continues to define -- through plans, elevations and sections -- the

size of rooms, types of materials, and the exact placement of the building. In

addition, there are perspective sketches of details, as well as more refined

perspectives of the project as a whole.

During this phase, the whole building is presented as a system, including

specific construction issues, which may affect the final project. From this phase, a

fairly accurate cost of construction may be obtained from the prepared drawings.

January 22 2008

Revised: October 26 2012

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