Z Corp Design Approach

We Listen

• This is Your Project
• Involve All Parties to Set Goals
• Involve the Staff for Program Requirements
• Site Visit for Kick-Off Meeting/ Site inspection, existing facility inspections
• Keep You Informed Each Step of the Way

Programming Session On Site (FACD/ Charette)

• Assemble Design Team, Organize Agenda, Distribute Program Questionnaire, Set Schedules
• Architects and Engineers (Design Team) Develop Design Concepts
• Set Design Goals and Objectives with All Participants
• Establish a Confirmation of Findings with All Members
• Agree on Concept Direction with Endorsements
• Assures Project Delivered at Final Submittal meets Expectations

Z Corp Knowledge of Local Codes, Laws…

• Familiar with UBC and IBC (2000 ed.)
• Current DoD Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements
• Structural and Architectural design requirements for hurricane wind loads in the Eastern Atlantic Region
• Familiar with soils conditions at major Southeastern Atlantic Region DoD installations
• Familiar with DoD and State requirements for asbestos / lead-based paint testing and abatement
• Familiar with UFAS/ADA requirements, including special housing applications
• Familiar with Southeastern NC Construction capabilities

Z Corp Technical Capabilities (DOD)

• Construction Criteria Base (CCB)
• SPECSINTACT v3.1 and UFGS master specifications
• NAVFAC “SUCCESS” system in WBS v4.4
• ‘WIN’ESTIMATING
• Electronic Bid Submittal (EBS) for LANTDIV
• “Dr. Checks” Web-based Review Procedure
• Access to ACOE, and DOD Websites
• AutoDesk Architectural Desktop 3.3 (AutoCAD 2002) & Release 14
• MECcheck v3.0 Model Energy Code Compliance
• 3D Studio VIZ R 3.3
• Adobe Photoshop 6.0; Acrobat 5.0
• LEED’s Green Building Design Rating System
• Microsoft Office 2000
• Project 98
• Master Builder 7.0
• 2001 Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition