Architecture Firm/Engineering Firm - Toronto, ON, CA
Nicholas Jay Architect offers architectural design services for commercial architecture projects in Toronto and the GTA.Nick Jay, OAA is the practice's principal and sole proprietor having founded Nicholas Jay Architect in 2016. He has over fifteen years of diverse professional experience throughout Canada and the United States.Architectural services are tailored to each project and subdivided into phases:Phase 1: Pre-DesignAn initial consultation to establish the project's space program, budget, and schedule. Assistance may be provided in obtaining a property survey or preparing measured drawings of visible conditions.Phase 2: DesignSchematic design drawings illustrate the scale and functional space layout of the project. Design development drawings refine the project to describe the architectural character, materials, and other elements.Phase 3: Construction DocumentsTechnical drawings and specifications detail the construction requirements and compliance with the Ontario Building Code. Professional engineers may also be coordinated at this time.Phase 4: Permits & ApprovalsTypically the architect will apply for the building permit on your behalf. However, many projects also require an earlier application for a zoning certificate, site plan approval, or minor variance.Phase 5: Negotiating & BiddingAs an option, the architect may assemble the instructions to bidders, manage the bidding process, and prepare the construction contract for the client's final decision to hire a contractor.Phase 6: ConstructionConstruction site visits, review of shop drawings, responding to requests for information (RFI), and administering changes to the construction contract. Payment certification may also be provided upon request.Additional ServicesFeasibility studies, multiple design options, 3D renderings of the design, construction cost estimates, or hourly billing for services beyond the scope of the original agreement.
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