Earlier Cost Clarity
An initial budget before detailed design. An agreed GMP before construction begins.
The LGE Design Build Process
Five phases, from the first site plan to the day you open your doors, with a clear decision at the end of each one.
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Conceptual Planning
Conceptual Planning
We start with the site, the opportunity and the cost of moving forward.
Your decision
You authorize preliminary design with a Notice to Proceed.
The LGE Difference
One Point of Contact
Design and construction work together, with one point of contact responsible for the outcome.
You Approve Every Milestone
Clear reviews and approvals at the major milestones. You decide when to move forward.
What Happens in Each Phase
Each phase has defined work, tangible deliverables and a clear next step. Here is what the process means for your project.
Process Terms, Explained01Conceptual Planning
Our business development and architecture teams work together to understand the site, your requirements and your constraints. We define what is possible before detailed design begins.
What you receive
- A site plan showing building placement, parking and access.
- A Rough Order of Magnitude budget to establish the early cost landscape.
- A Phased Development Agreement covering design, engineering and city review fees.
Your decision
You authorize preliminary design with a Notice to Proceed.
02Preliminary Design
Architecture develops the floor plans, elevations and renderings while preconstruction prepares a Preliminary Baseline Budget. You see the design and the cost together, before committing to full design.
What you receive
- Concept floor plans, building elevations and architectural renderings.
- A Pricing Set and Preliminary Baseline Budget with subcontractor input.
- Entitlement submissions for planning and zoning approvals.
Your decision
You approve the design and budget before final design begins.
03Final Design & Permits
Architectural, civil, structural and landscape documents advance through internal quality reviews at 50% and 100%. We submit for permits and present the final hard bid in a Blueline Meeting.
What you receive
- Full construction documents, reviewed at 50% and 100%, submitted for permits.
- A final hard bid and value engineering options presented in the Blueline Meeting.
- An agreed Guaranteed Maximum Price, executed construction contracts, permits and bonds.
Your decision
You approve the final budget and GMP and authorize construction.
04Construction
Our construction team directs daily operations, subcontractors and the schedule. Architecture stays connected to the work, while regular reporting keeps the owner informed throughout the build.
What you receive
- Weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings covering schedule, budget and decisions.
- Monthly status reports with financial updates.
- Open-book budget tracking throughout construction.
The next milestone
At substantial completion, we walk the project and move into closeout.
05Post-Construction
We complete the punch list, verify the work against the original scope and organize the documentation for turnover. Accountability continues beyond the day the building is delivered.
What you receive
- A comprehensive punch list walkthrough.
- Project closeout documentation and the certificate of occupancy.
- Two-year warranty support for materials and equipment.
The LGE standard
Your building is delivered with the documentation and support to move forward.
From Rendering to Reality: All Copy Products
All Copy Products’ Arizona headquarters brings showrooms, offices, a service center and training spaces together in Chandler: a two-story office with a storage mezzanine, in front of a high-bay warehouse.
Process Terms, Explained
The agreements, reviews and milestones you will hear along the way.
PDA / Phased Development Agreement
The agreement for the preconstruction period, including design services, engineering fees and city plan review costs.
ROM / Rough Order of Magnitude
An early budget used to understand the cost landscape before the design is developed in detail.
GMP / Guaranteed Maximum Price
The agreed maximum construction price. With LGE’s open-book approach, the owner retains the savings when the project finishes below the GMP.
NTP / Notice to Proceed
Your written authorization for LGE to move into the next phase.
AHJ / Authority Having Jurisdiction
The city, county or other governing body responsible for reviewing and approving the plans. LGE manages the submissions and responses.
QAQC / Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Internal reviews at the 50% and 100% design milestones to identify coordination issues before permit submittal.
Pricing Set
The mid-design package used to establish a preliminary baseline budget before full construction documents are complete.
OAC / Owner-Architect-Contractor Meeting
The weekly construction meeting covering the schedule, budget and decisions requiring owner input.
Entitlements
The planning, zoning and approval process. LGE leads the submissions, meetings and hearings.
“LGE handled the rezoning, design and construction all in-house. The process was so simple and easy. I would highly recommend them.”
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