Make no mistake. Technology does not deliver results — people do. That said, Clive Samuels and Associates engineers leverage the most current and proven computer technologies to deliver work accurately and on schedule.

From AutoCad — the industry standard design and documentation tool — to client extranets and project web sites that deliver seamless and real-time 24/7 client communication and access, CSA associates surround themselves with the latest systems and tools.

Anatomy of a CSA Project

What is the Clive Samuels and Associates experience? To answer this, take a look at a typical project's life cycle.

Pre-Design Phase

Initial client meeting/discovery session

Review any existing documentation

Perform code analysis

Establish contact with utilities

Suggest applicable MEP systems



Schematic Phase

Conduct CSA kickoff meeting — discuss
schedule, design criteria & deliverables

Conduct site survey

Identify general space requirements
and routing of key MEP infrastructure



Design Development Phase

Expand schematics

ID sizes, capacities of major equipment

Fine-tune project requirements

Prep equipment location plans

Develop outline specifications



Contract Document Phase

Expand design development documents

Provide detailed information for bidding

Prep final drawings and specifications



Pre-Construction Phase

Respond to bidder's questions, produce
addenda

Review/assess contractor bids

Shop drawing review

Respond to contractor clarification requests

Conduct on-site visits with final punch lists