delivers such a variety of in-house capabilities, clients have what could be called “one-stop shopping.” Let us take you on a guided tour of the process.... Creating a program is the critical first step in implementing a successful project. The NYDA principals personally take charge here, working directly with the client. Next on the agenda, NYDA does a site inspection, taking detailed field measurements. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection aspects of the project are surveyed, after which base drawings of the existing conditions are prepared on CAD format for the in-house design team. NYDA code experts visit the local municipalities to obtain all data pertinent to the premises including local zoning as well as building, fire and handicap codes. Through Dept. of Building files, they uncover and record Certificates of Occupancy, building violations, drawings and previous applications. Building code and zoning issues such as accessibility, venting and egress requirements/and historical designations are identified. NYDA then meets with building engineering personnel to discuss their policies and procedures in relation to the construction plan. NYDA’s licensed environmental professionals advise clients on any suspected asbestos containing materials and prepare the certification paperwork that needs to be filed with the appropriate agencies. Based on information from the due diligence report, in-house designers prepare design schematic for review. Since NYDA believes strongly in client involvement, designs are carefully refined until all the client’s issues are addressed. These documents are prepared after the design is owner-approved, To this end, NYDA’s in-house engineering team creates HVAC systems, electrical circuiting diagrams, plumbing schematics and fire protection drawings. These documents are prepared after the design is owner-approved, To this end, NYDA’s in-house engineering team creates HVAC systems, electrical circuiting diagrams, plumbing schematics and fire protection drawings. Experienced at navigating municipal processes, the in-house team of expeditors coordinates all city permits, inspections, sign-offs and Certificates of Occupancy, running them concurrently with the bidding. The most favorable contractor is selected after NYDA distributes reproducible drawings to all bidders for pricing. NYDA negotiates, awards and administers the contract after which a job site meeting is held with |the entire project team to finalize any open issues. Here’s where NYDA’s project management team tackles a tremendous job. Duties include scheduled site visits, job meetings, creation and implementation of a “critical path” construction schedule, review of contractor’s requisition for payment and requests for change order, plus performing required controlled inspection. With the project end in sight, another difficult job begins. NYDA generates and manages punchlists that must be satisfied. When they are, the closeouts commence, including the obtaining of lien waivers from the general contractor and subcontractors.