Feasibility & Architectural Design Services
Architectural design and proper planning through channels like feasibility analysis are crucial for any construction project. They ensure that the building meets both the financial and design expectations. Without proper planning, a project can face delays, budget or schedule overruns, and open the client up to unnecessary risk, making it essential to invest time and resources in the design and planning phase to ensure a successful outcome.
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Feasibility Analysis
Evaluation of local zoning ordinances and building codes to determine what is permissible on a given property as of right. This ensures the project aligns with city regulations and avoids legal or permitting delays. The output of the analysis helps clients assess whether a proposed project is viable, sustainable, and profitable early in property development or redevelopment stages. The analysis considers financial viability, compliance with zoning regulations, environmental impacts, and construction logistics. The analysis lays the foundation to determine the "highest and best use" of a property, ensuring optimal profitability while minimizing risks.
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Architectural Design
Architectural design drafting using Revit with AutoCAD options including essential components for design directives and permit submissions. The design software utilized provides the option of 3D modelling, The modelling component allows you to fully visualize your designs and make necessary adjustments before construction begins. The software platform utilized in our architectural design process also supports cohesion between rendering, clash detection and other construction-driven directives.
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Consultant Coordination
Secondary steps for municipal permit submission require the involvement of various consultants. Froesite provides services for the oversight and co-ordination of peripheral project consultants who will be necessary for municipal permit approvals including but not limited to structural and mechanical engineers.
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Committee of Adjustments Representation
Frequently design directives push the limits of zoning and municipal by-laws. In such cases, building permit approval will require representation through the Committee of Adjustments to obtain approval to variances. We provide services to not only manage the documentation and represent the file at required hearings and proceedings but also to assist in the facilitation of any conditions of approvals.
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Municipal Permit Submissions
As part of the architectural design package, we manage the submission and any necessary revision of documents for building, plumbing & HVAC permits. Foresite acts as the client's point of contact for all municipal communication and represents the file until permit approval is granted.