Early project planning is important to getting started in the right direction on any project. Complicated projects must begin with a vision for the goals that are to be met and a team that understands them. Richaven has worked with both historic and new building projects to find the direction for many different clients.
Project Planning and documentation often go hand in hand because documentation of an existing historic structure is an integral part of understanding the issues involved in a rehabilitation project. Documentation can include brief site visits, varying levels of condition assessments, as-built drawings and models, and more. Richaven has performed numerous documentation projects, including As-Built drawings and models, HABS documentation, Historic Structures Reports, Cultural Resource Reporting, Intensive Level Historic Property Inventories, and more. Condition assessments are customized to the needs of the client, budget, and future needs of the building. For additional information on condition assessments, see Assessments & Investigation.
Project Planning also includes understanding the processes and schedules required for approval and execution of a project. Richaven’s preservation planning expertise includes everything from local, state, and federal compliance reviews, Historic Tax Credit documentation and applications, grant applications support, condition assessments, and more.