Our Process

Step-by-step, from consultation to completion.

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We see every project as a team effort. The best results come when we work side by side with our clients to carry each stage through to completion.


Every project follows five phases, made up of nine steps that keep things moving in the right direction:

Think of this as your project roadmap and overall guide to each step and which SBM division is involved. you always know where your project stands on the road to completion.

Phase One:

CONSULT

This is our chance to get to know you and your project. We discuss the project overall, learning about client preferences, goals/objectives, the known and unknown requirements. We ask, “what do we have and what do we need?” In doing so, we start to develop an understanding of where things are today and where we need to get to.

Step One: Due Diligence

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Step One:

Due Diligence

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Phase Two:

Concept Development

In this phase, we begin to put pen to paper by taking all the information we’ve gathered from you to begin developing a concept proposal. This creates an opportunity to involve you in the concept development process, engage in constructive dialogue, make changes, and begin to form a final concept that everyone is satisfied with to move forward.

Phase Two:

Concept Development

In this phase, we begin to put pen to paper by taking all the information we’ve gathered from you to begin developing a concept proposal. This creates an opportunity to involve you in the concept development process, engage in constructive dialogue, make changes, and begin to form a final concept that everyone is satisfied with to move forward.

Step Two: Concept Design

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Step Two: Concept Design

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Phase Three:

Design + Planning

Concepts are just the starting point. Once we have the general concept/layout prepared, the real work can begin. We begin to formalize the design, planning, and engineering. We'll prepare documents for formal approval submissions, planning/municipal approvals, and permits. All while working with you to make sure we get it right and capture your unique project requirements.

Step Three: Pre-Consultation

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Step Four: Land Approval

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Step Three:

Pre-Consultation

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Step Four:

Land Approval

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Step Six: Site Approval

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Step Five: Subdivision

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Building Design

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Step Five:

Subdivision

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Step Six:

Site Approval

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Phase Four:

Construction

Once all permits and approvals are in place, it’s time to build. You may choose to engage with your own builder, or you may ask for our help with seeking one to find the right fit. Either way, we will be there to assist you during the construction phase, such as reviewing work in the field to make sure it conforms to the design documents, checking shop and third-party supplier drawings, and providing input/advice.

Phase Four:

Construction

Once all permits and approvals are in place, it’s time to build. You may choose to engage with your own builder, or you may ask for our help with seeking one to find the right fit. Either way, we will be there to assist you during the construction phase, such as reviewing work in the field to make sure it conforms to the design documents, checking shop and third-party supplier drawings, and providing input/advice.

Step Seven: Building Design / Permitting

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Step Eight: Tenders / Construction

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Step Seven:

Building Design / Permitting

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Step Eight: Tenders / Construction

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Phase Five:

Project Completion

This is the final wrap-up. Consultants complete the final reviews, ensure all documents from the builder that have been submitted are in order, and review the work in the field to ensure everything complies with the design documents. Final letters of conformity are issued, permits are closed, and projects are completed. Feedback is provided by clients for our continual improvement.

Phase Five:

Project Completion

This is the final wrap-up. Consultants complete the final reviews, ensure all documents from the builder that have been submitted are in order, and review the work in the field to ensure everything complies with the design documents. Final letters of conformity are issued, permits are closed, and projects are completed. Feedback is provided by clients for our continual improvement.

Step Nine: Commissioning / Closeout

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Step Nine: Commissioning / Closeout

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Step Nine: Commissioning / Closeout

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our professional team is ready to support your next project.

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