Institutional Clients

Red3 Group is experienced with capital planning, program management, master planning, programming and design of institutional facilities. We have extensive experience with reviewing authorities in California like DSA and the State Fire Marshall. We’ve delivered projects via hard-bid and a variety of integrated project delivery methods including: negotiated contracting, design-build (emphasizing front-end design, project planning and bridging documents) and construction manager at-risk.

No matter how ambitious the schedule, or exacting the budget constraints, successful outcomes are always the result of realistic planning, thorough follow-through, effective communication and timely course correction. Through each phases of service we provide leadership, vision, insight and resources to get the job done.

 

Project Types

  • Academic

  • K-12 Schools

  • Community College Facilities

  • Campus Master Plans

  • School Modernization

  • Student Housing

  • Energy Retrofits

  • Tenant Improvements

  • Adaptive Re-Use

  • Tenant Improvements

  • Transportation

  • Transit Management Centers

  • Airport Facilities

  • Station Area Planning

Service Engagements

  • Master Planning

  • Facility Programming

  • Project Design

  • Project Management

  • Program Management

  • Owner’s Representation

  • Construction Management

  • Peer Review

  • Forensic Analysis/Expert Witness

  • Support to A/E Colleague Firms

  • Full Architectural Services

Project Formation

​Red3 Group works to optimize financial performance by partnering with our clients in a comprehensive understanding all the factors crucial to project success.

We start with an in-depth understanding of your project requirements; from that we develop a strategic framework to deliver an appropriate design and a successful project, then we drive implementation and execution. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Capital Campaign (Bond) Planning   Prioritization of needs across multiple sites or programs to create parity, resulting in ranked project lists. Develop project budgets and schedules including phasing. Create master plans and design Visualizations. Support fundraising, capital campaigns and financial planning.

Project/Program Planning and Implementation   Assist in developing appropriate project delivery strategies, establishing project controls and contracting procedures. Update or establish Facility Design Standards.

Programming   Prepare and update project programs and Ed Specs (outside consultant).

Facilities Assessments   Analyze existing facilities for capacity and present utilization (right-sizing). Perform facility condition assessments: useful life of systems, energy efficiency, options for renovation or expansion. Check for code compliance: accessibility, fire and life safety and structural (outside consultant).

Project Design

Red3 Group Integrates design with advanced project implementation planning to save time.

We synthesize divergent points of view into a coherent project vision and facilitate consensus-building by articulating shared goals. We fuse our highly creative design instincts with realistic strategies for project implementation, promoting design decision-making informed by cost, schedule and program fulfillment. With strong communication and presentation skills we provide effective representation and advocacy on behalf of our clients and projects. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Stakeholder Facilitation   Outreach to engage the community and stakeholder groups. Conduct on-site design workshops to solicit input via community brain-storming. Lead visioning/goal-setting sessions including group gaming of scenarios. Make presentations to boards and commissions. Coordinate DSA and Agency interface.

Programming, Planning and Design   Programming or program validation, master planning, test and fit studies. Provide full design services including conceptual design studies, 3D modeling and fly-throughs. Develop preliminary cost-modeling of alternatives.

Project and Program Management

Teaming to increase efficiency, reduce risk and yield reliable outcomes.

Red3 Group project managers are highly organized, process-driven problem anticipators/solvers. With extensive experience in business process improvement, design and construction project management, we navigate the big picture, reliably leading teams to achieve client goals no matter how ambitious. We are capable functioning in multiple roles: owner’s representative, project manager, design team coordinator. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Implementation   Assist with design team solicitations, selection and oversight. Develop project and program-wide tracking tools for project scope, budget, schedule, deliverables. Analyze and define risks and develop appropriate mitigation. Develop project and program-wide controls and project management  procedures. Update and maintain facility design standards. Assist in preparing projects for bid.

Program Level Design Management and Oversight   Monitor adherence to established quality level and product standards. Monitor adherence to program, budget and schedule. Perform reviews for design appropriateness, completeness, constructability and code compliance.

Project Management   Provide full design management and oversight of the design team. Monitor adherence to established quality level and product standards, monitor adherence to program, budget and schedule. Conduct peer reviews for design appropriateness and cost efficiency, code compliance, readiness for permit submittal or bidding, constructability. Assist in design team selection and oversight.

Research, Analysis and Technical Support

Scanning future trends and technology.

We pursue analytical research with an emphasis on organizational design and project management, alternative project teaming structures and delivery methodologies, evidence based design and modular construction methodologies. These investigations help expand the design and construction industry’s body of knowledge and advance our understanding as thought leaders and subject matter specialists. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Technical Support Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Act as a trusted and confidential adviser; render impartial 3rd party opinions; perform policies and procedures reviews; review claims and provide forensic analysis.​

 

Developer, Corporate and Commercial Clients

Red3 Group can provide complete design and project leadership responsibility from project formation through construction. We also provide consulting project management to increase efficiency and productivity of teams already in place. We are experienced with integrated project delivery methods including hard-bid, negotiated contracting, design-build (emphasizing front-end design and project planning) and construction manager at-risk.

Project-type specialties include urban multifamily residential and mixed use, high-density second-tier suburban infill, corporate office, commercial and adaptive re-use.

​No matter how ambitious the schedule, or exacting the budget constraints, successful outcomes are always the result of realistic planning, thorough follow-through, effective communication and timely course correction. Through each phase of service we provide leadership, vision, insight and resources to get the job done.

 

Project Types

Developer

  • High density urban infill multifamily residential, especially high-rise.

  • Mixed-Use and Transit Oriented Development

  • Medical Office Buildings and clinics

  • Senior Housing

  • Adaptive re-use (seismic, accessibility, energy efficiency, sustainability)

Corporate           

  • Office campuses and buildings

  • Energy retrofits

  • Tenant Improvements

  • Business re-organization

Commercial                              

  • Retail design

  • Adaptive re-use (seismic, accessibility, energy efficiency, sustainability)

  • Tenant Improvements

Service Engagements

  • Entitlement and design

  • Master planning

  • Owner’s representation

  • Project management

  • Construction management

  • Peer review

  • Forensics/expert witness

  • Support to A/E colleague firms

  • Full architectural services

 

Project Formation

​Red3 Group works to optimize financial performance by partnering with our clients in a comprehensive understanding all the factors crucial to project success.

We start with an in-depth understanding of your project requirements; from that we develop a strategic framework to deliver an appropriate design and a successful project, then we drive implementation and execution. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Due Diligence   Provide full due diligence services. For existing buildings: assess building condition for code compliance, exterior closure/roof, architectural finishes, elevators, MEP systems (with outside consultants as needed). Provide code analysis: structural, fire and life safety, disabled access compliance. For sites and new buildings: perform zoning analysis to identify conformance issues and development potential.

Feasibility   Develop feasibility studies for adaptive re-use and site or building acquisitions including planning and zoning analysis. Create yield studies based on multiple scenarios. Create site planning and conceptual design studies. Perform market-research to determine highest and best-use. Perform tenant Improvement test and fit studies. Provide construction budget modeling

Project Design and Entitlement

We integrate design with advanced project planning to save time.

We synthesize divergent points of view into a coherent project vision and facilitate consensus-building by articulating shared goals. We fuse our highly creative design instincts with realistic strategies for project implementation, promoting design decision-making informed by cost, schedule and program fulfillment. With strong communication and presentation skills we provide effective representation and advocacy on behalf of our clients and projects. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Entitlements   Provide full entitlement services including zoning compliance reviews and preparation of submittals to agencies.  Represent the project to agencies and community groups.

Design   Provide full design services: develop project design and site planning from concept design through design completion. Create master plans. Develop sustainable design strategies. Track project statistics to assure fulfillment of the client’s pro-forma. Create interior designs for residential, corporate, retail and tenant spaces. Provide visualizations and fly-throughs.

Project Management

Teaming to increase efficiency, reduce risk and yield reliable outcomes.

Red3 Group project managers are highly organized, process-driven problem anticipators/solvers. With extensive experience in business process improvement, design and construction project management, we navigate the big picture, reliably leading teams to achieve client goals no matter how ambitious. We are capable functioning in multiple roles: owner’s representative, project manager (including oversight of the client's design team), and construction manager. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Project Implementation Planning and Facilitation   Manage the design process, including timely submittal of deliverables and checks for completeness. Establish and maintain budget and schedule compliance. Establish quality level, product and systems standards. Analyze risks and develop appropriate mitigation.

Project Management   Provide full design management and oversight of the design team. Monitor adherence to established quality level and product standards, monitor adherence to program, budget and schedule. Conduct peer reviews for design appropriateness and cost efficiency, code compliance, readiness for permit submittal or bidding, constructability. Assist in design team selection and oversight.

Pre-Construction Phase Owner’s Representation/Construction Management   Full Owner’s Rep/CM services to develop and execute the project delivery strategy. Provide project implementation planning, cost planning and estimate validation. Establish project controls and procedures up to and through contractor selection. Conduct value-engineering and constructability reviews.

Construction Phase Owner’s Representation/Construction Management   Full Owner’s Rep/CM services to represent the owner’s interests and achieve defined project goals.

Research, Analysis and Technical Support

Scanning future trends and technology.

We pursue analytical research with an emphasis on organizational design and project management, alternative project teaming structures and delivery methodologies, evidence based design and modular construction methodologies. These investigations help expand the design and construction industry’s body of knowledge and advance our understanding as thought leaders and subject matter specialists. We can assist or lead in the following efforts:

Technical Support Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Act as a trusted and confidential adviser; render impartial 3rd party opinions; perform policies and procedures reviews; review claims and provide forensic analysis.​