Novell can both produce the necessary drawings and navigate the necessary permitting requirements for the construction or renovation of your home, including:
Our team can prepare all the necessary permit drawings and documents required by the city or district where the home is being built or renovated. This includes preparing development submissions, detailed plans, elevations, sections, construction specifications, calculations, and other documentation. We can manage the coordination with relevant authorities, submission of permits, negotiations for certain allowances, and navigate various permitting pathways. Depending on the scope of work, this process may involve multiple iterations of document revisions to ensure compliance with local regulations. All that is necessary for construction to commence.
Our team of experienced designers and technicians are responsible for designing the structural, mechanical, and electrical systems of the house. This may include developing detailed plans and specifications for the foundation, framing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), plumbing, electrical, and other systems – depending on what’s required. These plans are prepared in compliance with relevant building codes and regulations to ensure that the home is safe, functional, and energy-efficient.
We assess the energy requirements of the home and provide recommendations on energy-efficient design elements, materials, and systems. Based on the project requirements, this may include suggestions for insulation, windows, lighting, appliances, and other features that can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility costs. It has become our standard throughout the design build process to make your project as high performing as possible. Learn more about Higher Performing Homes.
We review the constructibility of the project against budgetary considerations. We work to ensure that the design is feasible, the construction is efficient, and the budget aligns with your priorities for the project. We can provide insights into where budgets can be best spent, and best saved, according to each project’s goals.
We may provide ballpark estimates for the overall construction costs based on the design and permit documents. These estimates can help the client understand the expected costs of the project and make informed decisions regarding budgeting and financing. We may expand upon what items in the budget are most discretionary, and therefore most flexible to suit the project’s priorities.
Throughout the permitting process, Novell keeps you updated and informed about the progress, status, and any changes related to the permit documents with scheduled meeting milestones.
Since 2005, Novell has built a strong working relationship with local jurisdictions and a deep knowledge of their permitting requirements. We are able to navigate the unknowns of the permitting process while keeping your vision and priorities at the heart of all that we do. At this stage of the process, we will be advocating on your behalf where necessary, and streamlining the process with our comprehensive Design Build approach.
