The purpose of the Pre-Design Diagnostic Scan is to give you a summary of all the regulatory documents with which your project must comply. Included are the following:
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Zoning synopsis for property's current zoning designation
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List of building codes and bylaws in effect
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List of permits required
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Green building standard required (e.g. Energy Step Code, Passive House, LEED)
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Summary of consultants required on the project
RAD Study™
The RAD Study builds on the scope of a Pre-Design Diagnostic Study by adding information that cross-references some basic parameters of your specific project. Included are all of the items in a PRS plus:
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Functional program summary based on our Coffee Meet discussion - Note that this is not a complete Functional Program or Design Brief, but a synopsis to identify applicable regulations.
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Extracted, edited requirements from the Zoning Bylaw that apply to your project
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Copies of all the Bylaws and application forms required for all the permits
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Order-of-magnitude cost estimate
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Project Planner
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Document tracker spreadsheet
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Estimated timelines for Building Permit review and for construction
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Summary of considerations, challenges, and opportunities for your project