CONTI-IDEA’s services are focused on Concept and Menu
Development, Programming and Design of Food & Beverage
related facilities and usually begin with the preparation of
a Program of Requirements prepared in cooperation with the
Owner’s staff or our Master Chefs. CONTI-IDEA working
in cooperation with the Architect and Owner will conduct interviews
for collecting data and profiling the project thus determining
the need of the Food & Beverage Program and/or Concept
and Interiors. CONTI-IDEA would then proceed with the planning
of the required documentation usually as follows:
• Assist the client (Owner and/or Architect)
in the development of a Food & Beverage Program based on
a sensible set of objectives and criteria.
• Once this program has been developed and approved, the
design team is ready to move to the next phase..
2 - Conceptual & Schematic Phase
• Develop conceptual and schematic plans
that meet the above program requirements.
• Develop probable estimates for food service and when
requested furniture furnishings and equipment (F. F. & E.)
including allowances for installation.
• The conceptual and schematic plans and budgets will be
reviewed with all concerned and adjusted as required by decisions
reached during those reviews.
3 - Design Development Phase
• During this phase, we prepare Itemized
computer generated Layout Plans and Single Line Specifications
for each food and beverage area utilizing AutoCAD 2004 or 2006.
• Prepare a Book of Brochures and budgets for all food and
beverage equipment or (F. F. & E.).
• At this point we take the Plans, Brochures and Single
Line Specifications for a preliminary review with the Health
Department and adjust the plans as needed.
• Prepare a list of preliminary loads for mechanical, electrical,
and ventilation to be used by the A/E Design Team for the development
of electrical and mechanical systems.
4 - Construction Document Phase
• Prepare final food and beverage equipment Layouts and/or
complete Interior Plans.
• Prepare rough-ins plans for plumbing, electrical and
exhaust requirements for inclusion in the construction documents
prepared by the Architect and Engineers.
• Develop details all custom fixtures, furnishings and
equipment required.
• Prepare complete specifications for all food and beverage
items and/or (F. F. & E.) suitable for inclusion in the
architect’s specifications.
• If IDEA is working directly for the Owner we prepare
a complete set of Bid Documents.
5 - Construction Administration Phase
• CONTI-IDeA will screen bidders and
assist the Owner in soliciting and evaluating bids and awarding
contracts or if dictated by time constraints
assist the client with alternate methods of managing the project
such as Design/Build.
• CONTI- IDeA will check shop drawings and submittals from
contractors, inspect work and prepare inspection reports to insure
compliance with plans,
details and specifications.
