Quality in Design and Cost of Project are two of the performance benchmarks which influence a client's overall satisfaction with the building process and is part of the Open Range Mission Statement. Open Range recommends an integrated project team approach to the design and budgeting process which if implemented early in the project, results in a higher Client satisfaction success rate compared to traditional design processes.

Open Range Integrated Project Team (IPT) Design Process

1. Owner hires Open Range
2. Design concept and draft budget are created
3. Open Range recommends Architect/Draftsman appropriate for project
4. Open Range, Owner and Architect/Draftsman work together as a team to ensure design and cost meets Owner's expectations
5. Plans are revised until construction cost is less than or equal to desired cost

Typical Traditional Design Process: *

1. Owner hires Architect
2. Design concept is created & construction drawings produced with no draft budget
3. Builder provides construction estimate which is often above Owner's desired cost
4. Owner does not have time to revise design
5. Project is underfunded forcing design sacrifices and additional funds to complete the project.

Using the IPT approach, Open Ranch works directly with the client during step 2 to develop the design concept and produce a draft budget that reflects the Owners desired cost. Open Range then recommends an architect appropriate for the scope of the project.

Open Range Design Concept & Draft Budget Development Phase

1. Determine Owner's desired cost
2. Develop design theme
3. Match size and finish of home to proposed cost
4. Sketch relational circle drawing of desired rooms on proposed lot
5. Recommend to Owner appropriate Architect/Draftsman
6. Provide Architect above information and form IPT

* Open Range accepts traditional design projects under limited circumstances