Process and Use

The GSX System unlocks efficiencies at every project stage.

The GSX System is powered by a market-vetted, pre-designed and pre-engineered library of 35+ standardized unit-designs that fit together like Lego blocks to form buildings of almost any size or shape.

In the pre-development phase, the GSX unit library provides the key to faster decision-making in site planning and ensuring the proposed project pencils out. During the design phase, the library delivers pre-engineered, market-vetted unit designs and a standardized specification that together greatly accelerate the final design process and enable seamless coordination for the project team throughout construction.

Phase I

GSX Project Phases

•Financial analysis •Schematic Design (SD) iterations with Building massing model Phase I: High-level building design options with a financial feasibility analysis based on a specific or hypothetical site, so you can quickly understand whether a project is worthwhile. Offered free of charge or obligation. 1. We work with developers to understand the site plan, desired unit mix, allowances for common area, and financial data. In conjunction with our partnering construction manager, we provide a per square foot cost estimate based on local pricing. 2. We produce various iterations of building designs using the GSX system to establish the desired massing model for the project. 3. We provide a projected return-on-cost, using a program linked to the data input.

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•Design Development (DD) building plans showing selected units, common area allocations and draft elevations. •Updated financial model and cost estimate from CM partner (pricing set) Building plans with elevations and detailed cost comparisons, for a minimal fee, ready to be used to secure entitlements and financing. Following the developer’s unit-mix requirements, we populate the selected massing model with pre-designed unit plans from the GSX collection. We produce building plans and elevations. Files are prepared in Revit so that they are ready to hand off to the architect if the project moves forward (see Phase III). With a partnered construction manager, we provide quick and accurate project cost estimates for both modular and conventional construction options.

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•100% CD level drawings of units delivered to project architect, with specification •GSX signs contract to be consultant to AOR, who signs a contract for design service with developer •CM contracts with developer to construct building according to architect’s drawings •MM signs contract with CM for modular construction, if required •AOR, MM, CM contract support (providing information for contracts) GSX provides the Architect of Record with the files for the selected standardized unit-plans for inclusion in the contract document package. GSX provides the standard outline specification to the selected Architect, which comprises a carefully researched and coordinated supply chain, optimized for cost, sustainability, on-time delivery and available rebates and subsidies. The developer and Architect review the selected plans and outline specification and make any adjustments required to fit the proposed market and specific site conditions. If using the modular construction option, GSX supports the modular manufacturer and construction manager to incorporate the construction document package and outline specification into MM shop drawings.

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•GSX provides coordination support as needed between CM, MM and AOR partners Phase III: Construction Documents and Construction. GSX provides the Architect of Record with the files for the selected standardized unit-plans for inclusion in the contract document package. GSX provides the standard outline specification to the selected Architect, which comprises a carefully researched and coordinated supply chain, optimized for cost, sustainability, on-time delivery and available rebates and subsidies. The developer and Architect review the selected plans and outline specification and make any adjustments required to fit the proposed market and specific site conditions. If using the modular construction option, GSX supports the modular manufacturer and construction manager to incorporate the construction document package and outline specification into MM shop drawings.

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