PROJECTS

Introduction to Projects

Job Book

The Job Book serves as a project introduction and organization tool.

Our goal is for each project to be set up with a Job Book.

Link to Project Job Book template

O4A Projects

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Delta

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Marta

  • Type: Major Renovation

    Location: North Vancouver

    Programme: Commercial

    Project Lead: Mina

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Richmond

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Alex

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Mina

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Delta

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Victoria

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Marta

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Richmond

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Natalie

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Langley

    Programme: Workplace

    Project Lead: Valia

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Childminding | Community

    Project Lead: Natalie

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Kimberley

    Programme: Housing

    Project Lead: Luis

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Richmond

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Natalie

  • Type: Report

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Marta

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Valia

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Workplace

    Project Lead: Natalie

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Workplace

    Project Lead: Alex

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Mike

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Childminding

    Project Lead: Valia

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Chilliwack

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Natalie

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Workplace

    Project Lead: Alex

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Delta

    Programme: Community

    Project Lead: Marta

  • Type: Report

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Childminding

    Project Lead: Alex

  • Type: Report

    Location: Penticton

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Kaden

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Kelowna

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Kelowna

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Sechelt

    Programme: Housing

    Project Lead: Luis

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Marta

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Surrey

    Programme: Childminding | Workplace

    Project Lead: Alex

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Williams Lake

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Port Coquitlam

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Jasmin

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Port Coquitlam

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Prince Rupert

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Jasmin

  • Type: New Built

    Location: Hope

    Programme: Hospitality

    Project Lead: Valia

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: New Westminster

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Valia

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Penticton

    Programme: Institutional

    Project Lead: Josh

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Smithers

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Braedon

  • Type: Competition

    Location: British Columbia

    Programme: Housing

    Project Lead: Luis

  • Type: Competition

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Housing

    Project Lead: Kaden

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Delta

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Jasmin

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Fort St John

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Kaden

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Kaden

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Kaden

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Summerland

    Programme: Workplace

    Project Lead: Natalie

  • Type: Tenant Improvement

    Location: Vancouver

    Programme: Infrastructure

    Project Lead: Kaden

Project Team Roles (Typical)

1. Principal

a. Involved in proposal phase + project kick off

b. Quality control reviews at milestones

c. Kept informed of project health

2. Studio Manager

a. Involved in proposal phase + project kick off

b. Quality control reviews at milestones

c. Preliminary project planning; objectives, scope and deliverables.

d. Monitor project health, budget + cost control

3. Project Lead

a. Project planning - monitor schedule/milestones

b. Client/Stakeholder engagement

c. Documentation + reporting

d. Consultant coordination

e. Internal team management

5. Design Lead

a. Concept and vision

b. Planning + programming

c. Quality control - review milestones

6. Project Co-Pilot

a. Assist leads as required

b. Revit production assistance

c. Attend local site visits

d. Review milestone submissions

e. Attend meetings + assist with documentation

7. Design Co-Pilot

a. Quality control - review milestones

b. Assist with material selection

c. Attend meetings

Key Definitions

Types

  • RFP - Request for Proposal

  • TI - Tenant Improvement

  • Major Renovation/Addition

  • New Built

  • Test Fit Design Study

  • Feasibility Study

  • Business Case Study

  • Building Assessment

  • Life Cycle Extension Study

Key Clients

  • CBRE - Global Commercial Real Estate Services

  • RPD - Real Property Division

  • PSSG - Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General

  • City of Delta

  • City of Surrey

  • PGT - Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia

  • AG - Ministry of Attorney General of British Columbia

Phases

  • First phase of the design process. Exploration of architectural and tectonic elements of the project design, translating the programming and concept design into architectural and spatial solutions.

  • Phase which bridges the gap between initial preliminary design and final construction drawings.

  • Largest part of the design process where design, details and technical information in finalized into a complete package of drawings and specifications.

  • Period which during pre-qualified contractors receive detailed construction drawings and submit their sealed tender documents for evaluation.

  • Here the architectural concepts evolve into tangible structures. Ensures the smooth and successful execution of the design vision. This is where you will receive and supply ASKs, CCOs, COs, RFIs, SIs and COPs

  • Occurs after the physical construction is complete but before the actual delivery of the work to the client

  • Financial payments are made to contractors and suppliers based on the agreed-upon terms and milestones within the construction contract

Administration

  • DP - Development Permit

  • BP - Building Permit

  • ASK - Architectural Sketch

  • CCO - Contemplated Change Order

  • CO - Change Order

  • RFI - Request for Information

  • SI - Supplemental Instruction

  • COP - Certificate of Payment

  • Specifications

  • Meeting Minutes

File Structure

Folder Structure:

Click here for a breakdown of our project folder structure and descriptions

File Naming Conventions

Click here for our naming conventions rules and examples