A Typical Time-frame for Project-Planning

This time-frame is typical of many design and building projects.  Your experience will certainly vary a bit from this, but the message is clear: Start planning now for where you want to be in the future!

Start to 3 Months: Architect hired or Programming/Master Planning

Months 4-6: Work required for moratorium exceptions submittal (applies only to Licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities applying for the moratorium exceptions process in Minnesota). Schematic Design process.

Months 7-10: Waiting period for moratorium exceptions selection process (applies only to Licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities applying for the moratorium exceptions process in Minnesota).

Months 11-16: Design Development Construction Documents

Month 17: Bidding

Months 18-29: Construction