Cal-Am Planning and Design Group

Leadership In Project Design & Management

Project Expertise

"Expertise is one part proactive, one part life experience, and ultimately being tuned-in to what the project needs. We know what the important factors are in each type of project we take on."

Development Planning	Office & Medical Office
Develop Planning Department issues & approval requirements Perform Building(s) density/coverage analysis Coordinate the Civil engineer & site consultants Prepare/update the design & delivery schedule Are there geotechnical issues? Determine site & Zoning requirements Research utility infrastructure & distribution Review off-site improvement requirements Calculate the costs of retention/detention Review parking densities vs. landscape Obtain fire flow & water pressure info Decide what market sector(s) is/are targeted Establish budget, phasing, & Agency processing schedule	Assess advantages of condo vs. lease Research life-safety design criteria Establish design levels: Ambulatory Care vs. Professional vs. Office Calculate load factors Prepare leasing scenarios Plan for optimal Core configurations & service components Review FAR vs. market-rate parking Ambulance/drop-off required? What is the cost of structured vs. surface parking Strategize shell utilities distribution What sustainable qualities can be introduced? Determine Class & quality of construction advantages vs. rent/return Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule

Retail & Mixed-Use	Science & Technology / Biotechnology
Are there Live-Work opportunities? Determine Affordable components/ratios & credits Assess advantages of condo vs. apartments What is the Open space target Address visible vertical circulation Schedule Neighborhood Council meetings Assess design criteria for food concessions vs. service retail Review glazing & visibility priorities Need Drive-Thru access? Develop architectural style & patterns Layout entry/delivery access for multi-tenant buildings Signage options What are the local signage requirements/restrictions? Confirm rent/sales structure projections Discuss level of security systems & alarms Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule	Determine Facility type & essential uses Determine particulate classes/controlled space areas Review wet vs. dry labs & criteria Develop lab scenarios – Team Based Vs. Individual Review equipment zones for lab flexibility Research humidity & temperature control criteria Determine infrastructure requirements & redundancy Prepare Occupancy class analysis Review IT and Server/Data room requirements What are the interstitial space requirements & access? Discuss Process piping & distribution options Strategize what environment controls are necessary What are the casework and write-up stations needs? Schedule Facility Performance Evaluation Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule

Industrial & Manufacturing	Recreation & Community Facilities
Develop lists of equipment specs & loads Are mezzanines needed current/future? Plan truck court maneuvering and loading What are the fire sprinkler hazard requirements/class? Assess Use scenarios – Warehouse vs. Manufacturing vs. Distribution Are generators/UPS needed? Determine optimal structural bays & materials Discuss dock configurations/equipment Coordinate dry utility services and phasing scenarios Review demising alternatives/requirements Is there cold storage/refrigeration? Special operation(s)/processes to plan for? Need (isolated) equipment pads? Address containment and/or exhaust requirements Determine area(s)/room(s) environmental & comfort requirements Address slab/floor levelness/finish Expandability & product change effects/scenarios Requirements for Receiving, Quality Assurance & Inspection, Fulfillment, etc. Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule	Develop a Use program/strategy Determine activities and/or athletics & support requirements Are secure or defensible spaces required? What age group(s) will use the facility? Assess public vs. User accessibility Review land area requirements & orientation Layout facilities orientation(s) Prepare a list of facility uses (Commissary)(Performing Arts) & magnitude Discuss Public Address, lighting, audio-visual What is the need for multi-purpose & flexible space utilization? Identify special construction systems (Courts, Pools, Enclosures) Identify ventilation requirements by zone/activity Review spectator/audience considerations & equipment storage Understand parking needs and facility access Are locker facilities pertinent? Define magnitude Determine food service criteria/needs Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule

Building Renovations & Adaptive Re-Use	Tenant Improvement & Interiors
What (selective) demolition is required / appropriate? Determine utility systems’ re-use/renovation/upgrade Develop a list of recyclables/energy-saving enhancements Review adequacy/flexibility of interstitial spaces Is the Use acceptable in this Zone? Confirm alternatives Parking alternatives/options - maximize layout Assess multi-tenant vs. single user options and leasing/use scenarios Analyze ADA accessibility & compliance measures Identify deferred maintenance issues Research expansion options Prepare/assess new building façade modifications & imagery Obtain & review previous entitlements, permits, case reports, and Occupancy Certs. Review need for environmental studies (Haz Mat/Noise- Acoustic/Traffic/neighborhood impacts, etc.) Is a Variance required? If so, review the process & timing Collect & review surveys & building/site improvement plans Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule	What are the space utilization criteria? Develop needs based on expansion or consolidation Perform exit analysis & need/desire for corridors Prepare a program of spaces, equipment, & IT needs Review equipment and their environment requirements Decide what employee amenities are applicable Layout furniture options How many energy conservation & efficiency measures can be incorporated? Determine levels of décor, lighting & day-lighting Assess acoustics & visibility needs Establish budget, phasing, & time schedule