Complete engineering and management capabilities.

CONCEPT DESIGN
The concept team will understand the client’s specific requirements and needs and then transform them into space-efficient and well-organized floor plans and 3D models and will then detail these drawings incorporating Mechanical Electrical Plumbing systems and structural design to present the client with highly comprehensive architectural drawings.

We review and analyze the statement of requirements provided by the client and establish concept drawings, the outline specification and the criteria to follow in the next stages the preliminary and detailed design.

PRELIMINARY DESIGN
Preparation of preliminary design including drawings depending on the concept design outcome including detailed specification outlines. Contact the authorities and preparation of documents in support of applications for approval from authorities having jurisdiction regarding the Project.

DETAILED DESIGN
Preparation of Engineering Details Documents, as follows:

• Architectural Drawings
• Structural Drawings
• Electrical Drawings
• Mechanical Drawings
• Bill of Quantities
• General and Particular Specification
• Tender Documents and Tender Process
• Contract documents review and Contract Award Process

The design team is able to ensure that the construction Contractor is able to see that each detail is executed exactly as drawn, and in compliance with the overall design intent.

SLA manages the application process so your project remains fully compliant from day one. We handle the following permit applications:

• Home Addition Permit
• Custom Home Design & Permit
• Interior Renovation Permit
• Basement Renovation Permit
• Load Bearing Wall Permit
• Basement Apartment Permit
• Basement Walkout Permit
• Garage/Carport Permit
• Pool Fence Enclosure Permit
• New Window/Door Permit
• Basement Underpinning Permit
• Deck/Pergola Permit

Each space in every project is designed to perfection, using the latest advancements in architecture. From perfect floors to flawless ceilings, each design is unique in its own way.

Based on the client’s requirements our interior designers will advise in which styles, colours, and features to adapt and then present the client with highly detailed rendering.

Our Interior design team’s experience ranges from private villas and Luxury showrooms to five-star hotels.

Our site supervision team has extensive knowledge of all engineering disciplines and they are trained to reserve our client’s interests in terms of time, cost, quality, health and safety during all the project life cycle.

Onsite, our experienced project managers will make sure that the designs are executed as planned by frequent site visits and continuous follow-up with the contractors.

SLA maintains a site supervision team that is equipped with wide professional experience in the following fields:

• Contract management
• Quantity Surveying
• Land surveying
• Quality Assurance
• Health and Safety
• The site and material inspection
• Site logistics

Getting a building condition assessment is an essential step toward making informed decisions that can significantly affect your commercial real estate bid. SLA offer building Condition Assessment service for several types of construction.

The building condition assessment report will indicate whether you need to do repairs in the short term, as well as what will be required in the longer term, complete with estimated costs. Specifically, a building condition assessment will evaluate the condition of the following but not limited to:

• Structural Stability: How is the structural soundness of a home or building's load-bearing components such as the foundation, joists, beams, trusses, or columns/posts? Are there cracks in the foundation and visible defects in the structure system? Is there any leakage in the basement?
• Exterior Building components: How old is the roofing system, exterior finishes, windows, doors, stairs, etc.? If required to be replaced, how much is the estimated cost?
• Electromechanical Systems: What is the condition of electrical, heating ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and conveyance systems and how much longer will it last?
• Interior building components: Have the interior finishes components been updated?
• Site Exterior Work: Have the hard landscaping (pavement, curbs, loading docks, and walks), soft landscaping, irrigation, site drainage, exterior lighting, walls, fencing/railings, and signage been well maintained?
• Compliance with the Codes: Are Fire-protection and life safety systems (building exit systems, fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems) up to codes and standards?

SLA provides Cost Management that consists of reviewing the available documentation and preparing a cost estimate of the total project at each of the following stages of design:

• Conceptual Design Estimate: Professional Quantity Surveyor will prepare analytical studies of a number of design solutions based on conceptional Design drawings showing the approximate shape and size of the proposed construction and brief outline specifications. The cost study at this stage will enable a choice to be made of the building size, shape, and possible construction materials and services systems.
• Schematic Design Estimate: Based on schematic design drawings and outline specifications, we will prepare the Schematic Design Estimate which will show the costs of each functional element of the project and their relationship to the whole. This estimate is the first cost plan and all subsequent cost planning and changes should relate to it.
• Design Development Estimate: At completion and approval of the Design Development phase, we will prepare a detailed elemental estimate which would include design information and outline specifications for all of the major systems and sub-systems. Each sub-element cost would be checked against the cost plan to confirm overall compliance with the project budget.
• 90 % Working Drawings Estimate: At 90 % completion of Working Drawings and Specifications, an estimate would be prepared for each proposed phase. This enables an overall review of the project prior to tendering and any final adjustments due to changing conditions taken into account.

In addition to the above, the cost consultant would normally monitor the drawings and specifications for the effect of changes on cost and the cost plan.

SLA provides an early budgeting and budget development is an essential tool for managing any project regardless of its size and scope.

Whether for a residential or commercial project, one of SLA's first tasks is to ensure an accurate construction budget and include all soft costs to develop a total project budget which is part of the construction budgeting process. We prepare a critical cost analysis of requirements and set targets to meet project goals.

The objective is to establish a realistic budget for the planned project based on the information known at that stage. The typical construction budget includes all items defined as hard construction costs, while the project budget includes additional items defined as soft costs.

Value engineering is all about making the best use of the available budget. Doing so requires know-how, teamwork and reliable construction cost data that SLA provides.

Value engineering is not just a concept; it’s a methodology. Whether a team wants to substitute one material or system for another, consider alternative building methods or limit environmental impact, the process of value engineering remains generally consistent as follows:

• Information Gathering
• Function Analysis
• Creative Speculation
• Evaluation
• Cost Analysis
• Development

SLA provides a Depreciation Report for several types of property. The Depreciation Report will be completed by professionals, such as Architectural, Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers with the Quantity Surveyors.

SLA provides estimating services to contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers in English and French. Our focus is on providing accurate takeoffs with a quick turnaround of 1-2 days. This helps our clients bid for more jobs with confidence. With over 30 years of experience in estimating all types of projects (both commercial and residential), we guarantee professional takeoffs that help your business grow.

As part of our takeoff, we will give you a complete list of materials with quantities and locations. We also provide the measurements we have used for the takeoff. We will also highlight any discrepancies in the blueprint/plan and any assumptions we make due to missing information. We are completely focused on accuracy and make sure each job is checked by a different estimator before sending it to you.