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Historic Preservation

Project-based professional services where design authority, owner approval, and multi-discipline coordination determine delivery.

Example organizations in this space: Wiss Janney Elstner EwingCole Page John Milner Associates

This interactive experience is the shipped product itself — the same application code customers run in production, mounted read-only in your browser over a real sample journey. Not a video, not a mockup: because the demo and the product are one codebase, it can never drift from the real thing.

Inside this journey
  1. Outcome Discovery

    Align on project objectives, historic-tax-credit constraints, stakeholders, schedule, and the major preservation risks that must be mitigated.

    Discovery Questions

    Project snapshot and immediate priorities

    • Tell me about the building and the work you are proposing, including the building era, primary envelope materials, and the immediate trigger for action
    • Which of these best describes the project driver right now Options: Failing facade creating a public safety closure, Adaptive reuse requiring preservation commission approval, Renovation awaiting a certificate of appropriateness, Routine preservation work, Other
    • Who on your team is the day to day decision maker for scope, budget, and tax-credit eligibility conversations Options: Facilities director or campus capital projects director, Project manager or development manager, Historic preservation officer within agency, Executive leadership approving budgets, Other
    • How soon do you need work to begin in order to meet your funding or occupancy target Options: Immediately, within 2 weeks, Within 1 month, Within 3 months, Within 6 months, No fixed date
    • Which federal historic tax-credit milestone is most urgent for this project right now Options: Preparing Part 2 application, Completing conditions assessment for Part 2, Securing certificate of appropriateness, Completing construction observation to support certification, Not pursuing tax credits at this moment
    • Estimate the project budget range you are planning for preservation design and construction observation Options: Under $100k, $100k to $500k, $500k to $1M, $1M to $5M, Over $5M

    Where the risk lives, and which risk will stop the project

    • If one hidden condition appeared in construction that would stop the project immediately, what would it be and why
    • Which building elements do you suspect hide the greatest deterioration right now Options: Masonry backup behind decorative facing, Terra cotta anchorage or infill failure, Cast iron or metal facade connections, Early reinforced concrete spalling, Roof and parapet connections, Other
    • How often has hidden deterioration in previous projects required scope to be rewritten after construction started Options: Frequently on most projects, Occasionally, Rarely, Never
    • When those hidden failures occurred, what was the median increase in cost or schedule your team experienced Options: Under 10% cost increase, 10% to 25%, 25% to 50%, Over 50%, Varied widely
    • Who gets notified first inside your organization when a facade or structural hazard is discovered Options: Facilities director or capital projects lead, Campus safety or building official, Project manager, Legal or compliance team, Other
    • Has there been regulatory pushback or a prior Part 2 rejection related to documentation quality on any of your projects Options: Yes, once, Yes, multiple times, No

    Why budgets and schedules keep shifting

    • What single repair or hidden failure would blow your budget for this project
    • Describe a past preservation project where contingency proved insufficient and what caused the shortfall
    • How much contingency is typically approved for hidden conditions on your projects Options: No contingency, 5% to 10%, 10% to 20%, Over 20%
    • Who within your procurement or finance process must approve change orders above your contingency threshold Options: Facilities director, CFO or finance committee, Project steering committee, Procurement office, Other
    • Which cost control measure would you be willing to adopt to reduce the chance of mid construction surprises Options: Pre-construction materials testing, Expanded conditions assessment with invasive probes, Higher contractor qualification standards, Phased construction with investigative early work, None of the above
    • If early testing showed the worst plausible condition estimate, would you pause, redesign, or proceed with higher contingencies Options: Pause and redesign, Proceed with higher contingency, Seek additional funding, Cancel the project

    Alternatives you are weighing and why you might stick with the current path

    • Which option are you most likely to choose if the process and timeline do not change Options: Keep the incumbent architect or consultant, Hire an outside preservation specialist, Attempt to do repairs with internal staff, Delay the project, Select a different outside firm
    • Which alternatives have you already evaluated or requested proposals from Options: Internal team only, Generalist architects or engineers, Historic preservation specialist firms, Construction contractors proposing design assist, No formal evaluations yet
    • What would have to be true about your current approach for you to decide to stay with it instead of changing partners Options: No additional cost impact, Faster schedule, Proven tax-credit approval history, Better documentation capability, Other
    • Has anyone inside your organization proposed solving this without an external vendor or partner Options: Yes, and we have a plan, Yes, but no detailed plan, No one has proposed that, Unsure
    • If you stayed with your current approach, which single outcome would most likely lead to tax-credit disqualification or a failed regulatory review

    Practical gatekeepers: permits, access, testing, and contractor readiness

    • Which single permitting or access hurdle could keep construction documents from being issued on your target schedule
    • Which of these access or testing constraints apply to this site right now Options: No safe scaffolding access yet, Limited lab access for material samples, Restricted hours for work due to occupants, Historic fabric prevents invasive probes without approvals, None of the above
    • Who controls temporary access and scaffold approvals for investigative work Options: Facilities operations, Building owner or rector, Municipal permitting office, General contractor, Other
    • Do you have an incumbent contractor you plan to prequalify for construction observation and why or why not Options: Yes, prequalified and ready, We have preferred contractors but need qualification review, No incumbent; will bid after design, Not sure yet
    • Which kinds of materials testing can you fund before design to reduce hidden-condition risk Options: Mortar and masonry analysis, Anchorage and embed testing, Concrete petrographic analysis, Metallurgical testing for cast iron, No testing budget available
    • Which constraint would prevent us from starting investigative work within your desired window Options: Permit or SHPO approval delay, Lack of funding or budget approval, No site access or occupant restrictions, No contractor or testing lab availability, Other

    Acceptance criteria, regulatory milestones, and what passes for success

    • What failure in a Part 2 tax-credit submission would make you pause payment or stop construction
    • Which of the following are nonnegotiable acceptance signals for this project Options: SHPO approval of Part 2, Construction observation reports meeting format and frequency, Material sample approvals, Certificate of appropriateness from the commission, Final tax-credit certification documentation
    • Who within your organization must sign off on the preservation acceptance milestones before final billing Options: Facilities director, Legal or compliance, Finance and procurement, Project steering committee, Other
    • How will compliance with federal preservation standards be verified during construction Options: Scheduled third party observation reports, Owner reviews and signoffs, SHPO spot checks, Contractor self-certification with documentation, Other
    • If we meet the acceptance signals you listed, what remaining approvals or paperwork would still block final tax-credit certification

    Decision path, timing, and the next steps that accelerate or stall the deal

    • If a conditions assessment showed the worst plausible cost estimate, what stops you from signing an engagement agreement within 10 business days
    • Who are the assembled decision makers and approvers, and who can sign a contract without further committee review Options: Facilities director can sign, CFO or finance officer must sign, Governing board approval required, Procurement office must run a process, Other
    • Realistically, when would you expect to reach mutual commercial commit including roles, schedule, and acceptance milestones Options: Within 2 weeks, 2 to 6 weeks, 6 to 12 weeks, Longer than 12 weeks, Unsure
    • What are the three biggest factors that would make you pick one preservation partner over another Options: Proven SHPO approval record, Detailed invasive testing protocols, Competitive commercial terms, Strong contractor vetting and observation approach, Faster schedule, Other
    • What practical support would move you from interest to engagement fastest Options: A phased investigative proposal with firm pricing, A sample Part 2 application we prepared for a similar building, A guaranteed scope for construction observation, A joint site visit within 10 business days, Other
  2. Solution Experience

    Walk through how conditions assessment, treatment design, and application documentation combine to protect tax-credit eligibility and control project risk in the buyer's real scenarios.

    Solution Experience

    • Solution Experience — How Assessment, Design, and Documentation Protect Tax-Credit Eligibility
    • Confirm the current state and its cost to your project
    • You confirm that the shown investigation-to-design workflow materially reduces the likelihood of six-figure mid-construction change orders.
    • Provide a tailored investigation scope and budget estimate based on the validated repair scenarios and agreed evidence milestones.
    • You confirm that the sample documentation meets the standards needed to avoid SHPO Part 2 rejection and preserve tax-credit eligibility.
    • Walk through the investigation-to-design workflow using your scenario
    • Confirm and share available as-built drawings, prior preservation reports, and any SHPO correspondence relevant to the facade.
    • You agree on the immediate investigation milestone and accept the seller deliverable list required to move to Treatment & Documentation Scope.
    • Map documentation to SHPO/Part 2 requirements with evidence examples
    • Schedule the site visit window for materials testing and structural probes within the next 14 days.
    • Validate this maps to your top concerns
    • Define and document the decision criteria that will clear proceeding to Treatment & Documentation Scope.
    • Align immediate evidence milestones and go/no-go criteria
    • Solution Experience — Assessment to Documentation
    • Solution Experience Deck
    • Solution Brief — Assessment, Treatment, and Tax-Credit Documentation
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    • slides
    • document
  3. Investigation Workshops

    Plan and record site visits, materials testing, and structural investigations to expose hidden deterioration and validate repair strategies before design.

    Working Meetings

    • Investigation Planning Workshop
    • Site Walk and Condition Targeting (instantiate per site)
    • Testing and Sampling Protocol Approval
    • Investigation Data Review and Repair Strategy Decision
    • Design-Ready Investigation Package Handoff
    • Produce and publish the Investigation Findings and Repair Decision memo with appended data gap log.
    • Prepare and assemble sampling kits, labeling, and chain-of-custody forms for the scheduled dates.
    • Confirm lab reservations and expected report delivery dates.
    • Recap the investigation scope and data collected
    • A recorded decision for each priority location that names the repair strategy to advance to design or the additional data required.
    • An updated list of data gaps and a timeline for completing any follow-up investigations.
    • Confirmation that chosen strategies maintain the conditions needed for tax-credit eligibility or a documented mitigation path.
    • Confirm investigation objectives and constraints
    • Schedule any follow-up tests required to close data gaps with dates and expected deliverables.
    • Update the project risk register and contingency allowances based on confirmed conditions.
    • Walk through packaged deliverables
    • Formal acceptance of the investigation package as design-ready or a clear list of items that must be completed before design can start.
    • Documented acceptance criteria and listed construction observation needs that will be included in the design scope.
    • Confirmed start date for the Treatment and Documentation Scope stage.
    • Publish the final investigation package to the shared workspace and tag items that require monitoring during design or construction.
    • Add agreed construction observation and verification tests into the upcoming design scope document.
    • Schedule the kickoff for the Treatment and Documentation Scope stage on the agreed start date.
    • Signed investigation plan that lists scope, methods, schedule, access windows, and acceptance criteria.
    • Agreed list of required permits, safety measures, and contingency triggers to be in place before fieldwork.
    • Confirmed timeline for interim deliverables and final investigation report.
    • Publish the signed investigation plan to the shared workspace.
    • Collect and upload existing drawings, prior reports, and historical photos relevant to the investigation.
    • Reserve lab capacity for targeted tests on the agreed dates.
    • Confirm site access windows and obtain any required permits before fieldwork begins.
    • An annotated field sheet with photographed and tagged test locations that the team agrees to use for sampling and probes.
    • Prioritized list of hidden-deterioration targets with rationale and sequencing for testing.
    • List of immediate site safety issues and temporary protections required before testing.
    • Upload the annotated field sheet, tagged photos, and GPS or grid references to the shared workspace.
    • Physically mark test locations on site with durable tags and record tag IDs in the field sheet.
    • Arrange temporary protections or traffic control specified for high-priority test locations.
    • Brief review of mapped historic documentation and previous findings
    • Review proposed testing matrix and rationale
    • A signed testing and sampling protocol, including lab, chain-of-custody, and acceptance criteria.
    • Confirmed dates for sampling and lab turnarounds that align with the investigation schedule.
    • Documented temporary protection and conservation steps for invasive testing operations.
    • Issue the finalized testing and sampling protocol to field crews and the lab.
    • Confirm measurable acceptance criteria for design entry
    • Guided site walk and targeted inspection
    • Define investigative scope and methods
    • Present findings by priority location
    • Confirm sample locations, counts, and handling procedures
    • Evaluate repair strategy options and code and tax-credit implications
    • Schedule, access, and logistics
    • Mark, photograph, and tag proposed test and probe locations
    • Set lab deliverable formats, turnaround, and acceptance criteria
    • Define construction observation and additional testing needs during design and procurement
    • Decision and data gap log
    • Finalize safety, conservation, and temporary repair procedures for invasive tests
    • Safety, protection, and contingency triggers
    • Prioritize targets and document access or protection needs
    • Agree next steps and timing for Treatment and Documentation Scope
    • Data handling and deliverables
  4. Treatment & Documentation Scope

    Define assessment deliverables, repair design modules, construction-document scope, tax-credit application support, responsibilities, and measurable acceptance criteria.

    Scope Configuration

    • Conditions Assessment and Documentation
    • Measured Drawings and Historic Fabric Recording
    • Material Sampling and Laboratory Analysis
    • Historic Structure Report and Treatment Rationale
    • Preservation Treatment Design and Specifications
    • Construction Documents for Preservation Repairs
    • Temporary Stabilization and Facade Shoring Plans
    • Shop Drawing, Mockup, and Materials Review
    • Contractor Submittal Compliance Management
    • Construction Observation and Preservation Oversight
    • Part 2 Federal Historic Tax Credit Application Package
    • Secretary of the Interior Standards Compliance Narrative

    Scope Questions

    Conditions Assessment and Documentation

    • Which existing condition reports, previous repair records, or facade failure logs do you already have (attach filenames or describe)?
    • Do you have up-to-date utility and structural drawings for the affected elevation(s)? Options: Yes: digital CAD/BIM, Yes: scanned paper, No
    • How many discrete elevations or façade systems require hands-on inspection (e.g., east masonry façade, north cast-iron storefront)? Options: 1, 2-3, 4-6, 7 or more
    • Are there documented public-safety incidents or emergency shoring events related to the failing façade that we should prioritize in assessment? Options: Yes, No, Unknown
    • What level of photographic and annotated elevation coverage do you require for the assessment deliverable (select one)? Options: Full elevation at 1:50 with blow-ups, Partial elevation with key detail photos, Only failure-area documentation
    • Who on your team will coordinate site access, keys, and historical-photo archives for the assessment fieldwork?

    Measured Drawings and Historic Fabric Recording

    • Which delivery format do you require for measured drawings (select all that apply)? Options: 2D CAD (.dwg), 3D BIM (.rvt), Point-cloud with registration, Scaled PDF only
    • What drawing scale and level of detail do you need for historic fabric recording (choose one)? Options: Elevations at 1:50 and details at 1:5, Elevations at 1:100 and details at 1:20, As-built sketches only
    • Do you want measured drawings to include indexed historic-conditions photography cross-referenced to drawing callouts? Options: Yes, No
    • How will you use the measured drawings after delivery (select all that apply)? Options: Permit submission, Bid/construct documents, Tax-credit application, Record archives
    • Are original historic drawings or Sanborn maps available to reference for the measured-drawing set? Options: Yes: digital, Yes: physical only, No
    • Who will be the internal contact to review and approve plan set milestones (schematic measured set, CAD final, BIM final)?

    Material Sampling and Laboratory Analysis

    • Which material types require sampling and lab analysis on this project (select all that apply)? Options: Masonry masonry unit and mortar, Terra cotta glaze and substrate, Cast iron: paint and metallurgy, Historic concrete/early reinforced concrete, Wood framing
    • What laboratory tests do you expect for mortar and masonry (select preferred tests)? Options: Mortar petrography (ASTM C1324/C1324M), Salt crystallization analysis, Compressive strength of units (ASTM C67), No preference, recommend tests
    • How many discrete sample locations do you authorize for destructive sampling per elevation or assembly? Options: None (non-destructive only), 1-3 samples, 4-8 samples, 9+ samples
    • Do you require chain-of-custody documentation and laboratory reports suitable for submission with a SHPO Part 2 application? Options: Yes, No
    • Who will approve the laboratory selection and sign the sampling authorization in the field?
    • If testing indicates hazardous materials (lead, asbestos), do you want us to include abatement design in the outcome or treat abatement as out of scope? Options: Include abatement design, Treat abatement as out of scope

    Historic Structure Report and Treatment Rationale

    • What period of significance, character-defining features, or landmark designation text must the Historic Structure Report reference?
    • Do you require a phased HSR with an abbreviated interim report for regulatory review before final archival HSR? Options: Yes: interim then final, No: single final HSR
    • Which archival sources should we prioritize in research (local preservation commission files, previous SHPO submissions, original construction drawings)? Options: Preservation commission files, SHPO archives, Original construction drawings, Historic photographs
    • What level of treatment rationale do you expect: high-level justification for Part 2 or detailed comparative treatment alternatives tied to costs? Options: Part 2–level justification, Detailed alternatives with cost guidance
    • Who will act as the primary reviewer for the Historic Structure Report and sign off on the period-of-significance statements?
    • Are there previous incompatible repairs or modern insertions we must document and propose reversal strategies for (e.g., non-historic window replacements, cementitious tuckpointing)? Options: Yes: list them, No

    Preservation Treatment Design and Specifications

    • Which repair approaches do you prefer for masonry: match-in-kind repointing with lime mortar, dutchman repairs, or full-unit replacement? Options: Match-in-kind lime mortar, Dutchman repairs only, Full-unit replacement where necessary, No preference—recommend based on testing
    • Do you require bilingual or graphic-heavy specification sections for on-site contractors unfamiliar with preservation techniques? Options: Yes, No
    • What tolerance for material substitution will you accept (select one)? Options: No substitutions without lab-evaluated mockup, Substitutions allowed with manufacturer data and shop mockup, Substitutions reviewed case-by-case
    • Which assemblies need treatment-level details and product standards (select all that apply)? Options: Masonry and mortar, Terra cotta anchors and glaze, Cast-iron repair and paint systems, Historic window sash and frame repair
    • Who will be the approving authority for specification alternates (your project manager, the reviewing preservation commissioner, or a designated consultant)? Options: Your project manager, Preservation commission, Designated consultant
    • Are there local code upgrades or accessibility interventions that must be reconciled with treatment choices (e.g., egress door alterations affecting historic storefronts)? Options: Yes, No, Unknown

    Construction Documents for Preservation Repairs

    • Which set of deliverables do you require for bidding and permitting (select one)? Options: Permit-ready construction drawings + specs, Bid drawings then permit update, Construction-level drawings only
    • What is the required drawing and specification acceptance metric for issuing construction documents (measurable criteria for completeness and SHPO-readiness)?
    • Do you want the construction documents to include annotated mockup locations and mockup acceptance criteria for materials (e.g., mortar color, joint profile)? Options: Yes, No
    • How many coordination meetings with structural and MEP consultants should be included in the CD scope before issuance? Options: None, 1-2, 3-4, 5+
    • Will you require stamped drawings for permit by a licensed local engineer or architect, and if so, who will procure those stamps? Options: Yes: we will provide stamps, Yes: you will procure stamps, No stamps required
    • Are there procurement constraints we should reflect in documents (single-source restoration contractor, prevailing wage requirements, or local historic-contracting provisions)? Options: Yes: describe, No

    Temporary Stabilization and Facade Shoring Plans

    • Which emergency conditions trigger immediate temporary stabilization (e.g., falling masonry, voided lintels, delaminated terra cotta)?
    • Do you require stamped shoring drawings for the permit application or only contractor-prepared shoring submittals? Options: We require stamped shoring drawings, Contractor submittals acceptable
    • How long do you anticipate temporary stabilization will be in place (select one)? Options: Short-term: <30 days, Medium-term: 30-180 days, Long-term: 180+ days
    • Who is authorized to approve emergency field modifications to the shoring plan when conditions differ from assessment findings? Options: Your authorized onsite rep, Design team representative, Third-party structural monitor
    • Do you need details for public-safety measures such as sidewalk protection, signage, and police-permit coordination included in the stabilization plans? Options: Yes, No

    Shop Drawing, Mockup, and Materials Review

    • How many full-scale mockups do you want as part of the contract (for masonry repointing, terra cotta repair, window restoration)? Options: None, 1, 2, 3 or more
    • Which materials require pre-installation approval via shop drawings and mockups (select all that apply)? Options: Masonry mortar and sample panels, Terra cotta replacement units, Cast-iron replacement parts, Historic window sash restoration
    • What is the timeframe for seller review of contractor shop drawings and mockup approvals (standard review turnaround)? Options: 3 business days, 5 business days, 10 business days
    • Do you require retention of mockup panels after acceptance for archival records or future matching? Options: Yes: retain on-site for duration, Yes: remove and archive, No
    • Who will be the final approver for mockups if regulatory reviewers or preservation commissioners attend mockup inspections? Options: Your project rep, Seller's preservation architect, Regulatory reviewer
    • Are laboratory-certified material data sheets and mill test reports required to accompany shop drawing submissions? Options: Yes, No

    Contractor Submittal Compliance Management

    • Do you want a centralized submittal log managed by the design team that tracks RFIs, submittals, and mockup approvals? Options: Yes, No
    • Which substitution-control policy should be enforced (select one)? Options: No substitutions without mockup, Substitutions allowed with equivalent testing, Substitutions allowed with approval
    • What turnaround time for submittal review will you require in contract language (to avoid schedule drift)? Options: 3 business days, 5 business days, 10 business days
    • Who will have authority to reject a submittal based on preservation nonconformance (your authorized rep, design lead, or third-party conservator)? Options: Your authorized rep, Design lead, Third-party conservator
    • Do you want automatic escalation rules written into submittal management for overdue reviews or nonconforming materials? Options: Yes, No
    • Will the contract require contractor-provided mockup permits, staging plans, and temporary protection measures to be reviewed as part of submittals? Options: Yes, No

    Construction Observation and Preservation Oversight

    • How frequently do you require on-site preservation observation during critical scopes (select one)? Options: Daily during critical work, Weekly, Biweekly, As-needed by milestone
    • Which deliverables must the observer produce after each visit (select all that apply)? Options: Field visit report with photos, Daily observation log, Nonconformance report and corrective action tracking
    • Who will be authorized to direct the contractor to stop work for preservation-nonconformance issues? Options: Your onsite rep, Design team observer, Project construction manager
    • What evidence will validate that preservation observation met contract requirements (select required artifacts)? Options: Signed daily observation logs, Photographic progression tied to pay applications, Accepted mockup approvals
    • Do you require third-party special-inspector services for anchorage, helifix, or structural tie installations? Options: Yes, No
    • Are site safety plans and contractor LOTO (lockout/tagout) procedures to be reviewed by the observer before preservation work begins? Options: Yes, No

    Part 2 Federal Historic Tax Credit Application Package

    • Which attachments must be prepared for your Part 2 submission (select all that apply)? Options: Photographic documentation, Measured drawings, Treatment narrative and specifications, Materials testing reports, Cost breakdown by scope
  5. Mutual Commit

    Finalize commercial terms, schedule, roles, and acceptance milestones (including regulatory submission milestones and construction observation scope).

    Agreement Modules

    • Master Services Agreement (MSA)
    • Statement of Work (SOW)
    • Fee Schedule & Payment Terms
    • Project Schedule & Milestone Acceptance
    • Construction Observation Scope Agreement
    • Regulatory Submission & Approval Addendum
    • Change Order Agreement
    • Contractor Qualification & Subcontractor Approval
    • Permits, Access & Third-Party Coordination Addendum
    • Insurance, Indemnity & Warranty Schedule
    • Acceptance Criteria & Final Sign-Off Checklist
    • Notice to Proceed (NTP) / Authorization to Begin
    • Retention & Final Payment Release Agreement
    • Procurement & Public Records Addendum (conditional)
  6. Construction & Compliance

    Prepare and execute construction with regulatory approvals, observation, and formal acceptance.

    1. Pre-Construction Readiness

      Confirm contractor qualifications, permit and review timelines, site access, and sequencing facts the project depends on before issuing construction documents.

      Pre-Construction Questions

      Environment and site access

      • Is the site available for contractor mobilization and observation visits? (select the statement that matches current access permissions — we use this to schedule site work and safety planning) Options: Yes — unrestricted access during business days, Yes — restricted hours / access procedures required, Limited — seasonal or intermittent access, No — access pending permits or approvals
      • Primary site contact (name and role) who will coordinate daily access and onsite logistics
      • Known physical site constraints to plan around (scaffold zones, public‑right‑of‑way closures, active tenants, security requirements)

      Permits and regulatory review

      • Current status of historic preservation and building permit submissions (so we can align document issuance with review cycles) Options: Pre-application meeting complete, Part 1 / initial review submitted and under review, Formal Part 2 / permit application submitted, Not yet started
      • If submitted or under review, what is the next regulatory milestone and its expected date? (e.g., SHPO comment due, commission hearing date)
      • Are there fixed regulatory or funding deadlines that must be met before issuing construction documents? (e.g., tax‑credit filing windows, grant conditions — this constrains schedule) Options: Yes — deadline(s) exist, No — no fixed deadlines identified, Unsure — need buyer or seller confirmation

      Contractor qualifications and procurement

      • Procurement status for the general contractor and key trade contractors Options: GC selected and under contract, Preferred GC selected, contract pending, GC shortlist identified; procurement in progress, No contractor selected — procurement required
      • Have the contractor's preservation‑specific qualifications been verified (references, comparable preservation projects, required trainings)? (this confirms ability to meet preservation standards) Options: Yes — all required qualifications verified, Partially — some verifications pending, No — qualifications not yet verified
      • Primary contractor contact (name and role) for pre‑construction coordination and verification

      Timing, sequencing, and constraints

      • Target date to issue construction documents (CDs) to procurement/permit teams (so we can build the delivery and review timeline)
      • Which pre‑CD sequencing dependencies must occur on site before CD issuance? (check all that apply) Options: Hazardous‑materials abatement (asbestos/lead), Immediate structural stabilization or shoring, Scaffold or hoist staging, Tenant relocation or lease turnovers, Utility shutdowns or service transfers, None of the above, Other — describe
      • Are there blackout periods or dates when site work cannot occur (academic terms, major public events, restricted review windows)? If yes, select the applicable option. Options: Yes — blackout periods exist (we will provide dates later), No — no blackout periods, Unsure
    2. Construction & Observation

      Execute construction with scheduled observation, materials verification, substitution controls, and change-order management to preserve historic fabric and budget.

    3. Acceptance & Compliance Sign-Off

      Formal acceptance gate: verify completed work, confirm adherence to federal preservation standards and regulatory review requirements, and clear items needed for final billing and tax-credit certification.

      Checklist items

      • Receive signed final construction observation report
      • Confirm all punch-list items closed and accepted
      • Obtain written regulatory approval required for tax-credit certification
      • Receive preservation standards compliance statement
      • Submit final as-built construction documents
      • Submit final materials testing and laboratory reports
      • Document and approve all material substitutions and field changes
      • File hazardous materials abatement clearance certificates
      • Approve final change-order log and cost reconciliation for final billing
      • Receive unconditional final lien waivers and contractor closeout documents
      • Obtain final occupancy/permit release required for project closeout
      • Deliver photographic as-built record keyed to drawings
  7. Success

    Confirm outcomes against the agreed success signals, capture lessons learned, and maintain a shared channel for warranty items, issues, and enhancement requests.

    Success Reviews

    • Post-Acceptance Health Check (Weeks 1-4)
    • First Measurement Review (Weeks 4-10)
    • 90-Day Post-Acceptance Compliance Review (Day ~90)
    • Quarterly Operational Review (Ongoing)
    • Annual Lessons Learned and Warranty Transition Review (12 months)

    Issues & Enhancements

    • Update the warranty register with status, next action, and target close date for each open item.
    • Produce a cost-variance summary that explains deviations from the accepted budget and lists required follow-up actions.
    • Submit any missing evidence or final inspection reports required by SHPO and record submission dates.
    • Publish a final cost reconciliation workbook with variance explanations and supporting invoices.
    • Create an escalation tracker for any items not closed by the agreed dates and circulate it weekly until resolution.
    • Review outstanding warranty items and SLA performance
    • Keep the open warranty item count and SLA closure percent visible and moving toward the targets recorded in Treatment & Documentation Scope.
    • Ensure no regulatory evidence or SHPO queries remain unassigned or without a resolution date.
    • Agree scheduling for prioritized enhancement requests that do not affect tax-credit compliance.
    • Confirm handover completeness
    • Produce a monthly summary of SLA compliance for warranty responses to distribute to stakeholders.
    • Publish a prioritized enhancement backlog and suggested timing for low-impact items.
    • Compare annual outcomes to Treatment & Documentation Scope
    • Confirm annual performance for total warranty items and SLA resolution percent versus the targets recorded in Treatment & Documentation Scope.
    • Produce a published lessons-learned report with clear recommendations for future projects.
    • Establish and document the long-term warranty and maintenance transition plan and archive the project dossier for audit.
    • Publish the annual lessons-learned report and distribute to the project steering list.
    • Archive the final project dossier, including evidence required for tax-credit certification, in the agreed repository with retention notes.
    • Document the long-term warranty SLA, response process, and contact protocol and circulate to operations and facilities teams.
    • Shared workspace contains the complete as-built and compliance documentation required by Treatment & Documentation Scope.
    • Warranty/issue-reporting channel is active and a prioritized initial snag list is published for remediation.
    • Owners and dates for the first measurement data collection are confirmed.
    • Publish the complete as-built and O&M package to the shared project workspace.
    • Open the warranty/issue-tracking channel and publish triage instructions and contact points.
    • Circulate the initial snag list with proposed remediation actions and target dates.
    • Present first-period outcome data
    • Determine whether open warranty item count and average days-to-resolve are trending toward the targets recorded in Treatment & Documentation Scope.
    • Agree a remediation plan with concrete tasks and timelines for any metrics not meeting targets.
    • Confirm documentation needed to close any outstanding SHPO questions and deadlines for submission.
    • Publish a remediation action plan listing each open warranty item, target close date, and required evidence to resolve regulatory questions.
    • Update the observation checkpoint log to show percent completed and outstanding items for the 90-day review.
    • Circulate meeting minutes and the data snapshot used for the review.
    • Reconcile outcomes to Treatment & Documentation Scope
    • Document current compliance status against the measurable acceptance criteria recorded in Treatment & Documentation Scope without re-running acceptance.
    • Agree firm closure dates for all outstanding regulatory and warranty items and an escalation path for unresolved items.
    • Review open warranty and regulatory items
    • Capture lessons learned
    • Track regulatory follow-ups and evidence status
    • Diagnose gaps
    • Verify warranty and issue-reporting channel
    • Present final cost reconciliation
    • Review initial snag list
    • Formalize long-term warranty and maintenance transition
    • Agree corrective actions and timelines
    • Assess change-order impacts and long-tail costs
    • Confirm regulatory handoff
    • Archive final project dossier
    • Agree closure plan and escalation path
    • Review regulatory correspondence
    • Prioritize enhancement requests and maintenance work
    • Short-status and next steps
    • Agree next checkpoint
    • Confirm next measurement checkpoint
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