Rickert Engineering's Scope of Services

Scope of Services

Basic Services:

Each project is developed with a keen awareness of the desires and the available resources of our client. The firm routinely presents alternative structural solutions that are developed with due regard to the non-structural building components. Projects are usually developed to conform to the following design phases:

1. Schematic Design

2. Design Development

3. Construction Documents

4. Bidding

5. Construction Administration

Fast-Tracking:

Accelerated design capability to satisfy fast-tracking schedule requirements for the building frame or foundations.

Restoration:

Capabilities range from site reconnaissance and condition surveys to complete documentation of repairs related to overload, corrosion or fire.

Renovation:

Complete documentation capabilities relative to changes in occupancy and processes, expansions, alterations or increases in load requirements.

Bid Document Preparation:

Owner assistance in the preparation of bidding information, bid forms, conditions of the contract, and the form of agreement between the Owner and the Contractor.

Performance Specifications:

Document structural design requirements for materials or systems normally provided by a speciality contractor.

Value Engineering:

Develop alternate solutions to frame, foundation, or construction materials to effect cost reductions. Solutions are carefully examined to insure conformance with the design intent and the costs necessary to implement the alternate solutions.

Peer Review

Investigate and report on the acceptability of the structural documents developed by other design professionals. Peer review is recognized as the highest level of action to improve quality in design.

Failure Investigations

Investigate and report on the causes and required remedial actions related to structural failures.

Expert Testimony

Document assignment of responsibility relative to design or construction errors and omissions.