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Workshop Handouts
Rick Bacon, AIA

Bacon Group, Inc. Architecture
© Bacon Group, Inc.

HSUS Animal Care Expo
Shelter Design Workshop
Nashville, May 8, 2013
This document is digital friendly and it is formatted for double-sided printing.

Daylong Shelter Design Workshop
May 8, 2013
Nashville, Tennessee

The handouts support the following workshop sessions presented by Rick Bacon, AIA:
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Design & Construction Project Organization, Roles & Responsibilities
Architectural Design & Materials
Construction Observation & Quality Control

Handouts included are:
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Design and Construction Project Definitions and Related Information
Twenty Questions to Ask Your Architect
Sustainability Checklist for Architects
Cost Estimates
Design Schedule Examples
Construction Schedule Example
Materials and Equipment – Animal Care Facilities
Tips for Selecting a Contractor
Contractor Reference Check
Additional Resources

© Richard S. Bacon, AIA, Architect / Bacon Group, Inc., Clearwater, FL
Bacon Group, Inc.
2641 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, FL 33759
727.725.0111 phone
www.BGArchitects.com
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mindy Bacon at
mindy@bgarchitects.com.

Design Consultants and Construction Related
Professionals (List is not exhaustive.)
Acoustical Consultant - state licensed consultant who is
qualified to test noise levels and design or recommend design
features that will moderate ambient, external or internal noise
levels.
Architect - state-licensed consultant who is responsible for
the design and coordination of the overall project including
site, building and systems. The project architect will serve
as the interface between the Owner, consultants and outside
agencies.
Architectural/Engineering Consultant - design consultant,
usually licensed, who has special knowledge of and experience
with specific building types or systems required for a project,
e.g. swimming pool engineer.
Civil Engineer - state-licensed
consultant responsible for a project
site design including drainage, water
management, paving, roadways and
utilities related to the project. The
civil engineer does not design or
landscaping. On larger projects, this
engineer is responsible for assisting
in the site master planning including
traffic flow.
Cost Estimator - consultant qualified
to review the design documents and
prepare Statements of Probable
Construction Cost based on project
type, prevailing materials costs
and labor conditions of the project
location. This consultant may also
provide value engineering, review
construction schedules, pay requests
and contractor Change Orders.

Environmental Consultant - a variety of usually industry certified
or state-licensed consultants qualified to study, recommend,
design and perform remedial work concerning a myriad of
environmental tasks such as wetlands mitigation, endangered
flora and fauna on a site, chemical/fuels contamination or
asbestos and lead-based paint abatement.
Geotechnical Engineer - state-licensed consultant responsible
for testing and determining soil and sub-surface conditions.
These test results help determine building placement as well
as foundation and pavement design. Investigation may further
define environmental and hidden conditions.
Landscape Architect - state-licensed consultant responsible
for the landscape design, plantings, and irrigation system,
some site permitting, and site amenities including lighting,
furnishings, accessories, etc.

T

hese definitions are intended to provide
rudimentary information about the
professionals and processes commonly
encountered during a design and
construction project.

Almost all design and construction
professionals are licensed and regulated
by state government. While there are
many similarities, these laws vary from
state to state. Take the time to educate
yourself about the laws, requirements, and
regulations of your state before you start
your project. Many state licensing boards
have consumer education sections on their
web sites.

Designer/Computer
Drafter individuals of widely varying degrees of skill who work under
the direct supervision of a licensed architect or engineer to
design portions of a project. While manual drafting is still used
in some cases, most projects are now designed and drafted
with the aid of computer programs such as CADD (computer
aided drafting and design). Some advantages of computer
drafting are greater accuracy in the construction documents,
easier redesigns, and direct communication with engineering
consultants and files management. Disciplines transfer current
digital drawings to each other via the Internet.
Electrical Engineer - state-licensed consultant responsible
for all electrical (power and lighting) including site designs
for the project; concerned with all communications including
telephone and computers, television and power generation,
etc.

© 2009 Bacon Group, Inc., www.BGArchitects.com, 800.961.1967

LEED® AP - Acronym that
means Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design Accredited
Professional, an accreditation from
the U.S. Green Building Council in
sustainable design. There may be
additional letters after “AP” such
as, BD+C that stands for Building
Design and Construction.
Mechanical Engineer - statelicensed consultant responsible for
all the mechanical systems such
as HVAC (heating, ventilating,
air conditioning) systems.
This
consultant is often the plumbing
engineer, too.
Plumbing Engineer - state-licensed
consultant responsible for the
plumbing and fire suppression
systems and may include the water
supply, waste water and storm water
systems, etc.

Roofing Consultant - qualified, and often industry-certified,
consultant who evaluates, recommends, designs and reviews the
construction of roofing systems for structures. This consultant
is often involved in renovations and remedial projects.
Structural Engineer - state-licensed consultant responsible for
the structural infrastructure of a building including foundations,
wall construction, roof framing, etc., conforming to all code
requirements including wind and hurricane and snow loads.
Threshold Inspectors are also structural engineers.
Surveyor - state-licensed consultant responsible for
establishing site boundaries including legal descriptions, set
backs, easements, etc., existing and new building locations,
elevations (grades), utilities, wetlands, trees, etc.

Richard S. Bacon, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CGC

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Design Phases
Programming - this phase determines both internal and
external spaces required for the project. This may include
the size, location, relationship to other spaces, furnishings,
equipment, and all other support information.
Pre-design - site evaluation, existing structure evaluation,
space needs planning, investigation into development and
permitting requirements, programming, and preliminary floor
plans.
Schematic - this phase develops the program into a two or three
dimensional graphic format. Scale is developed, relationships
are further refined, systems are reviewed and materials are
evaluated. Basic costs are established.
Design Development - this phase refines the schematic phase
and establishes in graphic and written format, the entire building
including plans, elevations, systems, materials, equipment, etc.
A more detailed Statement of Probable Construction Cost is
provided.
Construction Documents - this phase sets forth in both
graphic and written format the construction documents for
both bidding and construction. This is the culmination of the
design process. A comprehensive Statement of Probable
Construction Cost is provided.
Bidding - during this phase contractors review the contract
documents and contract requirements and submit a fee
proposal to complete the construction. This usually includes
both cost and construction schedule.
The architect is
responsible for plan interpretation, clarifications, bid review
and recommendations.
Negotiation - In lieu of bidding, one to three pre-qualified
contractors may be asked to submit a fee for construction
that is a negotiated price. This avenue of contractor selection
eliminates the time expended during a formal bidding
procedure. This may not be possible for government projects.
Construction - this is the time where the successful bidder
is contracted to complete the construction of the project.
Architects/engineers provide construction observation services
where members of the design team observe the progress of
construction to monitor the building is built according to the
intent of the design and according to the permitted construction
documents.
Product / system submittals and shop drawings are provided
by the contractor / sub-contractor for review by the design
team to monitor the products and systems specified are
being installed. Architects also review/approve contractor’s
pay request, perform a “punch-list” review and substantial
completion walk-through review.
Close-out documents, technical manuals, as-built drawings,
and warranty information on the building’s systems, etc., are
submitted to the architect for review and submission to the
owner.

Standard Design Phases, Basic and Extended
Design Services, and Non-Basic Design Services
The standard design and construction phases are sequential.
The list of what is considered Basic and Extended Design
Services and the services that are Non-Basic Design Services
follow.
Standard Design and Construction Phases
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Bidding
• Construction Observation
Basic and Extended Design Services
• Basic Design Services
- Architecture design
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering design
- Structural engineering design
• Extended Design Services
- Site / civil engineering design
- Landscape architecture and irrigation system design
- Acoustical design
- Fire suppression system design
Non-Basic Design Services
• Programming
• Boundary and Topographical Surveys
• Geotechnical Engineering and Soils Testing
• Environmental Evaluation, i.e., asbestos and lead-based
paint surveys and testing
• LEED® Certification
• Acoustical Engineering and testing
• Security / CCTV systems design
• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) specifications
• Permitting and Permit Expediting
• Extensive Interiors Design, i.e., furniture systems
• Detailed cost estimating
• Value Engineering (VE)
• Construction Administration (a more extensive version
of Construction Observation that has greater legal
implications)

Permitting
Permit Expediter – Individual who coordinates and monitors
the site and building documents permitting process, especially
in jurisdictions known to have lengthy and complicated review
requirements.
Plans Reviewers – this representative of a local, state or
federal entity is responsible for reviewing and qualifying that
construction plans meet local, state, and national building
codes, fire safety codes, accessibility codes, etc.


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Construction
Building Inspector - this representative of a local, state or
federal entity is responsible for reviewing the construction
relative to the codes of his/her jurisdiction.
General Contractor - this entity is responsible for the overall
construction of the project including coordination of the
sequence of work, sub-contractors and schedule. The contractor
is legally contracted with the Owner, not the architect. General
Contractors (GC’s) are regulated by the state and usually are
state licensed.
Sub-contractor - this entity works for the prime contractor for
specific areas of construction. The sub-contractor is legally
contracted with the prime contractor and most are state
licensed in their specialty.
Project Manager - works for and is assigned overall construction
responsibility from the GC. The superintendent reports primarily
to the project manager. The project manager interfaces with
the Owner and the architect and engineers (A/E) team.
Superintendent - works for the GC and is responsible for the
day-to-day supervision of the job site.

Project Delivery Methods
Design / Bid / Build - this is the most recognized method of
project delivery. The Owner selects a design entity to design
the project to budget and the Owner’s needs. The contract
documents are then bid with the contract awarded to the most
responsive (and often the lowest) bidder. The Owner then enters
into a contractual relationship with the contractor. The architect
and contractor do not have a contractual relationship.
Advantages of this method are it is suitable for competitive
bidding, has a system of checks and balances, and insurance/
bonding programs are well defined. Disadvantages include
diffused responsibility and project delivery may be slow. Always
selecting only the lowest bidder may exclude a more qualified
contractor who can deliver a better finished product.
Design / Build - this method of project delivery is used when
the Owner desires a single source of contact and responsibility.
Both the architect and contractor act as a single contractual
entity.
The advantages for the Owner may include faster delivery time,
earlier knowledge of construction costs, and lower incidence
of claims. Some disadvantages include reduction of checks
and balances and not as much assurance that materials and
equipment of lesser quality are not being substituted without
the Owner’s knowledge.


Partnering - this method of project delivery requires the owner
to enter into contracts with the architect and contractor at about
the same time. All three entities work together to establish
the most cost effective project. This method endeavors to
eliminate adversarial relationships.
Construction Management (CM) - a project delivery method
where the Owner contracts directly with a Construction
Management firm that in turn contracts with the trade
contractors. The Owner contracts with the architect.
Advantages include preconstruction involvement by the
contractor, cost savings and better scheduling. Disadvantages
may include too much risk and burden on the Owner while
modified CM is not very different from design / bid / build.

Contract for Services with Your Design
Professional
The complexity of your project may determine what kind
of contract you will have. Forms of contract include an oral
contract, a written contract (letter of intent or letter agreement),
a standard form contract (such as one from the American
Institute of Architects, AIA), or a customized contract. The
purpose of a contact is:

• To appropriately allocate the risk between parties.
• To avoid ambiguity in connection with the material
obligations and responsibilities between parties.

• To establish timelines and compensation.

The agreement for services with your design professional
should include the following elements:

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Responsibilities on the project
Responsibilities of the contracting parties
The specific scope of work
Compensation for services, including additional services,
and how reimbursable expenses will be paid
The time period in which work should be performed
Under what conditions the relationship may be
terminated.

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onstruction requires observation to monitor that
the project is being constructed according to the
permitted plans and your design intent. Eliminating
this critical design service in an effort to save money
may end up costing you more later to correct
changes made in the field or substitutions of different
products, finishes, or equipment that do not meet the
design criteria.


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Design Professionals’ Education, Training, and
Licensing
Services provided by an architect or engineer are considered
professional services like those of a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA), medical doctor, or attorney. In general, the following
applies:

• Architects have earned a professional Bachelor of

Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from a
college or university that is accredited by the National
Architectural Accrediting Board.

• Architects have completed a three-year internship under
the supervision of a registered architect before they can
sit for their licensing exams.

• Architects have passed a multi-part licensing exam

administered by the National Council of Architectural
Registration Boards (NCARB).

• Architects are licensed and regulated by individual state
governments.

• Individuals must be licensed before they are allowed to
use the title “architect.”

Additional Resources
A web search for design and construction associations will result
in a myriad of choices. Listed below are sources of additional
information.

• American Institute of Architects, www.aia.org (There are
state and local AIA chapters, too.)

• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards,
www.ncarb.org

• American Society of Civil Engineers, www.asce.org
• National Society of Professional Engineers,
www.nspe.org

• Construction web links, www.constructionweblinks.com

(See licensing section for links to state licensing boards.)

• Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., www.abc.org
• The Associated General Contractors of America,
www.agc.org

• Design-Build Institute of America, www.dbia.org

• Most states require architects to complete continuing

• U.S. Green Building Council, www.usgbc.org

• Some states license commercial building design

• Green Globes, www.greenglobes.com (sustainability

education classes before license renewal.

architects and residential design architects separately.

(sustainability design)
design)

• Engineers and Landscape Architects are similarly
educated, tested, and licensed.

• Interior Designers are similarly educated, tested, and
licensed (in some states).

• Architects may offer all the same services as licensed
Interior Designers but not vice versa.

• Licensing for General Contractors and construction sub-

contractors vary widely so check with your state or local
construction licensing board for regulations in your area.

Rev. 02/2013

Rick Bacon is an architect who specializes in design for the animal
care community. He works with humane sheltering, animal control,
veterinary, and boarding and day care professionals to design and
improve animal care facilities. Rick is the president and principal
architect at Bacon Group, Inc., located in
Clearwater, Florida. He is a member of the
American Institute of Architects (AIA), is
a registered architect in 23 states, holds
a certificate from the National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), is
a LEED Accredited Professional in sustainable
building design and construction, and is a
Certified General Contractor in the state of
Florida.

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Twenty Questions to Ask Your Architect

HOW
DESIGN
WORKS
FOR YOU

1. What does the architect see as important issues of
consideration in your project?
2. How will the architect approach your project?
3. How will the architect gather information about your
needs, goals, etc.?
4. How will the architect establish priorities and make
decisions?
5. Who from the architecture firm will be dealing with you
directly? Is that the same person who will be designing
the project? Who will be designing the project?
6. How interested is the architect in this project?
7. How busy is the architect?
8. What sets this architect apart from the rest?
9. How does the architect establish fees?
10. What would the architect expect the fee to be for this
project?
11. What are the steps in the design process?
12. How does the architect organize the process?
13. What does the architect expect you to provide?
14. What is the architect’s design philosphy?
15. What is the architect’s experience / track record with cost
estimating?
16. What will the architect show you along the way to explain
the project? Will you see models, drawings or sketches?
17. If the scope of the project changes later in the project, will
there be additional fees? How will these fees be justified?
18. What services does the architect provide during
construction?
19. How disruptive will construction be? How long does the
architect expect it to take to complete construction?

Source: American Institute of Architects
howdesignworks.aia.org

20. Can the architect provide a list of client references?

Bacon Group, Inc., www.BGArchitects.com, 800.961.1967


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Sustainability Checklist for Architects
SITE DESIGN AND SELECTION
• Select site near transit, daily shopping needs and
work.
• Select infill site – reduce sprawl.
• Restore sites natural system functions.
• Design for bioclimatic conditions – passive comfort
controls.
WATER
• Conserve and reuse stormwater.
• Reduce potable water consumption for non potable
uses.
• Reduce off-site treatment of wastewater.
• Use gray water systems.
• Conserve building water consumption.

WASTE
In view of these environmental concerns, sustainable
design embodies the following goals:
• Minimize use of resources.
• Minimize waste generated from construction,
renovation and demolition of buildings.
• Minimize waste generated during building
occupancy.
• Encourage better management of waste.
• Reuse existing buildings.
• Design for less material use.
• Design building for adaptability.
• Design building for disassembly.

ENERGY
• Use alternative energies and appropriate
technologies.
• Reduce all energy loads.
• Optimize building placement and configuration for
passive energy use.
• Optimize building envelope thermal performance.
• Provide daylighting – all rooms lighting during
daylight.
• Design efficient systems.
• Use efficient electric lighting systems and controls.
• Maximize mechanical systems performance.
• Use efficient equipment and appliances.
• Use renewable or other alternative energy sources.
• Simulate total building energy use.
• Integrate all systems and reduce total energy use.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)
• Minimize production and transmission of air
pollution.
• Zone manage controls to maximize personal
comforts.
• Control moisture to prevent microbial
contamination.
• Provide ample ventilation for pollutant control and
thermal comfort.
• Provide appropriate thermal conditions.
• Provide effective lighting.
• Provide appropriate building acoustical and
vibration conditions.
• Provide views, viewspace, and connection to natural
environment.

MATERIALS
• Minimize consumption and depletion of material
resources.
• Minimize the life-cycle impact of materials on the
environment.
• Minimize the impact of materials on indoor
environmental quality.
• Use materials with low environmental impact during
their life cycle production.
• Use salvaged and remanufactured materials.
• Use recycled content products and materials.
• Use materials from renewable sources distribution.
• Use locally manufactured materials installation.
• Use low voc-emitting materials.
• Use durable materials.

Source: American Institute of Architects


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Cost Estimates
COST ESTIMATES

Cost estimates
increase in accuracy
as the design
documents progress.
The most accurate
estimate is obtained
through construction
estimating and
bidding.

Preliminary
Cost Estimate

These are done at the beginning of a project once a program and space needs
analysis is complete. For an animal shelter facility, this estimate should reflect your
programs and services provided.

Bank/Finance
Cost Estimate

This is an estimate that might be required by the bank if you are seeking financing. It
is not an accurate estimate since the estimate is based on very preliminary design.

Schematic
Design Phase

This estimate is usually a per square foot estimate reflecting this level of design and
material concepts.

Design
Development
Phase

The Design Development estimate is a more detailed and accurate. It should now
include quantities and labor based on specification divisions. It should also better
define additional costs such as overhead, profit, bond, etc.

Construction
Documents
Phase

This is the last estimate provided by the design team and is the closest estimate
without formal bidding. Contingency should be around 5%.

Construction
Bid Estimate

This estimate reflects the actual bid prices provided by the contractor or construction
manager prior to any negotiations.

Guaranteed
Maximum
Price (GMP)

This is the final construction price after negotiations. This will be the basis of the
contract for construction.

Fantasy Humane Society New Shelter
Example Preliminary Cost Estimate

16-Feb-13
Division

Total

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK
DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE
DIVISION 4 - MASONRY
DIVISION 5 - METALS
DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTICS
DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
DIVISION 8 - DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS
DIVISION 9 - FINISHES
DIVISION 10 -SPECIALTIES
DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS
DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL
FIRE PROTECTION
PLUMBING
HVAC
DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL
Building Sub-Total

60,000.00
130,000.00
215,000.00
125,000.00
70,000.00
260,000.00
50,000.00
120,000.00
80,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.00
180,000.00
0.00
50,000.00
225,000.00
300,000.00
200,000.00
$2,140,000.00

Contractor General Conditions (10%)
Subtotal

214,000.00
$2,354,000.00

Contractor's OH&P (5%)
Design Contingency (10%)
Subtotal

117,700.00
235,400.00
$2,707,100.00

P & P Bond & Insurance (0.025%)
Estimate

Example of
Preliminary
Cost Estimate
by construction
specification
divisions.

Item

67,677.50
$2,774,777.50

Cost per Square Foot

$184.99

Prepared by Bacon Group, Inc., February 16, 2013
Note: This cost estimate is a format example for a preliminary cost estimate and is not representative of all projects.

© Bacon Group, Inc., www.BGArchitects.com, 800.961.1967


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Cost Estimates
Example Preliminary
Cost Estimate
Bacon Group, Inc.

February 18, 2013

Project: Your Humane Society (new + renovation construction)
Format Example for a Preliminary Cost Estimate

BG13-007
Richard S. Bacon, AIA

Items

Quantity

Unit

Material

Line Total

7,140.00
1,326.00
8,466.00

S.F.
S.F.

$150.00
$175.00

$1,071,000.00
$232,050.00
$1,303,050.00
$153.92

4,240.00
2,884.00
7,124.00

S.F.
S.F.

$250.00
$125.00

$1,060,000.00
$360,500.00
$1,420,500.00
$199.40

3,850.00
2,809.00
6,659.00

S.F.
S.F.

$250.00
$125.00

$962,500.00
$351,125.00
$1,313,625.00
$197.27

2,930.00
575.00
3,505.00

S.F.
S.F.

$200.00
$187.50

$586,000.00
$107,812.50
$693,812.50
$197.95

Training Facility
Training Center, Public Seating, Storage, etc.
Foyer, Restrooms, Mechanical/Electrical Rooms, Etc.

Subtotal Training Facility

Dog Housing Areas
Suites / Housing, Socialization Areas, Staff Areas, etc.
Circulation

Subtotal Dog Housing Facility

Cat Boarding Facility
Free Roaming, Housing Rooms, and Staff Areas, etc.
Circulation

Subtotal Cat Housing Facility

Administration Facility Renovation/Addition
Renovations
Addition (Conference Room, Vestibule, etc.)

Subtotal Administration Renovation/Addition

Sub-Total

25,754.00

Estimate Contingency (10%)
Total Construction Estimate

$4,730,987.50
$473,098.75
$5,204,086.25

Average Cost per Square Foot
of all affected areas including the new facilities and the renovation/addition

$202.07

Example of Preliminary Cost Estimate
using per square foot cost applied to gross
square feet per area.



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Construction Phase 10-12 months
Substantial Completion
Punch List
Close-Out Documentation

Bid Advertising
RFI Review & Addendum
Bid Negotiation & Recommendation
Owner Approval

Prepare & Submit for Site Permitting
Building Permitting

Construction Documentation
Final Specifications; Final QA/QC
Construction Cost Estimate
Owner Review & Approval

Design Development Phase
Draft Specifications

Schematic Design Phase

Award Contract
Site & Building Programming
Site Survey & Geotechnical Investigation

Scheduled Tasks / Milestones

BACON GROUP, INC.
PROJECT SCHEDULE

Month 1

Month 2

Month 4

Month 5

Planning & Design Phase

Month 3

Year 1 (Months)
Month 6 Month 7
Month 9

Bid & Negotiation

Month 8

Construction Phase

Year 2 (Quarters)
Month10 Month 11 Month 12 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

SAMPLE PROJECT DESIGN SCHEDULE

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Materials and Equipment - Animal Care Facilities
Flooring Materials

Vinyl Composition Tile
• Cost Per SF: $
• Suppliers: Armstrong, Azrock and Tarkett (see below)
Sheet Vinyl
• Cost Per SF: (Can vary from reasonable to astronomical) $$ - $$$$
• Suppliers: Armstrong (www.armstrong.com)
• Forbo, Marmoleum (www.forbo.com)
• Tarkett Granit Acoustiflor (www.tarkettna.com)
• Mondo Flooring (www.mondoworldwide.com)

COST TRIANGLE
Material
Location
Quality

Cost
Maintenance

When choosing
materials
remember the
Cost Triangle:
Quality vs.
Maintenance vs.
Location

Porcelain Tile
• Cost Per Square Foot: $$$
• Suppliers:
• Dal-Tile Corporation (www.daltile.com)
• American Olean Tile Co. (www.americanolean.com)
• Crossville (www.crossvilleinc.com)
• StonePeak Ceramics (www.stonepeakceramics.com)
Quarry Tile
• Cost Per SF : $$
• Suppliers: American Olean, Dal-Tile Corporation, Lafaenza, Florida Tile,
and Buchtal
Ceramic Tile
• Cost Per SF: $$
• Suppliers: American Olean, Dal Tile, Lafaenza, Florida Tile, and Buchtal,
StonePeak Ceramics, among others
Grouts
• Cost Per SF: $
• Suppliers: Latapoxy SP100 Epoxy Grout, Laticrete Adhesive #4237, and
Mapei Karapoxy (www.laticrete.com)
Resinous Flooring
• Cost Per SF: $$$
• Suppliers:
• Stonhard (www.stonhard.com)
• Sika Corp. (http://usa.sika.com)
• Dur-a-flex, (www.dur-a-flex.com)
• Dex-O-Tex, Cheminert, Neotex (www.dex-o-tex.com)
Terrazzo
• Vendors like Dex-O-Tex, have a plastic epoxy poured terrazzo-type product
that is far less expensive than real terrazzo, yet is as durable.

Kennel / Cages / Condo
Dog & Cat Housing Materials
Cost Scale
$ = least expensive
$$$$ = most expensive

Flooring Materials
• Resinous Flooring (See above)
• Concrete Sealers, Colors and Hardeners
• Integrally colored concrete:
Suppliers:
True Tone Cement Colors (Davis Colors)
Solomon Grind (Chemical Service)



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Kennel / Cages / Condo
Dog & Cat Housing Materials

• Nonmetallic Grit:

Supplier: The Burke Company

• Dry Shake, Nonmetallic Hardeners:

•

Suppliers:
• Dry Shake (Sonneborn)
• Colorcron (Master Builders)
• Tnemec
Acid Staining, Supplier: L.M. Scoffield

Wall Materials
• Structural Glazed Tile or Structural Glazed Brick
Suppliers:
• Elgin-Butler
• Astra-Glaze (Trenwyth Industries)
• Hanley Brick
• Spectra Glaze, the Burns and Russell Company

• Fiberglass Wall Board / FRP

Suppliers:
• Glasboard (Crane Composites)
• Glasboard (Kemlite)
• Dipcraft MFG (Braddock, PA)
• Earth Science

• Glass Block Walls

Suppliers:
• Pittsburgh Corning
• Altempco (Amiran)

Cages, Modular Kennel Systems, Equipment
Suppliers:
• Clark Cages (800.461.9972, www.clarkcages.com)
• LGL Animal Care Products (979.690.3434, www.lglacp.com)
• Mason Co. (800.543.5567, www.masonco.com)
• Shor-line / Schroer Manufacturing (800.444.1579, www.Shor-line.com)
• Snyder Manufacturing (800.422.1932, www.snydermfg.com)
• Suburban Surgical Company (800.323.7366, www.suburbansurgical.com)
• T Kennel System (888.551.4060, www.t-kennel.com)
• The Cat’s Inn (877.228.7466, www.thecatsinn.com)
• Tri-star Metals, Inc. (877.459.7827, www.tristarvet.com) and Direct
Animal Products (www.directanimal.com)
• VSSI Kennels (800.299.9525, www.vssi.com)
Other:
• Companion Habitats (pocket pets, reptiles, etc. (888.831.1226,
www.companionhabitats.com)
• Cat Fence-In (888.738.9099, wwwcatfencein.com)
• Houndquarters (custom dog doors) (480.502.9622, www.houndquarters.com)
• PurrfectFence (888.280.4066, www.PurrfectFence.com)

Cost Scale
$ = least expensive


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Acoustical Materials

Sound Block
• Cost Per SF: $$ - $$$
Acoustical Decks
• Most deck manufacturers fabricate decking
Acoustical Plasters
• Manufacturers:
• Pyrok
• 3-M acoustical spray
Sound Absorbing Wall Panels
• Cost Per SY: $$
• Suppliers:
• Soundsoak (Armstrong)
• Softscape, Capaul, Acoustiflex Corp.
• Acoustone Space Units, US Gypsum
• Silent Auratone Panels, US Gypsum Company
• Tectum, Inc.
Sound Stop Fiberboard
• Cost Per SY: $$
• Suppliers:
Knight - Celotex (www.blueridgefiberboard.com)

Paints/Coatings

Epoxy Paint:
• Cost Per SF: $
• Supplier:
• Tile & Epoxy Coating
• Porter International
• Tile Clad II (Sherwin Williams)
• Try-Glaze 4, Gloss or Semi-Gloss (Moore)
Acoustical Paints:
• Latex Acoustical Ceiling and Wall Paint with ceramic micro-spheres and
special sound absorbing filters AND additives that can be mixed with
regular paint
• Manufacturer: Hy-Tech Thermal Solutions

Ceiling Finishes

Special Systems or Equipment

Cost Scale
$ = least expensive

Painted Drywall
Suspended Acoustical Tile
• Cost Per SF: $1.00, or more if patterned.
• Suppliers: Armstrong, US Gypsum Company, Owens Corning, Celotex
Floor Drains Systems
• Flushing Floor Drains: The Sani-ceptor flushing floor drain is the
most commonly used drain. It is 14 inches in diameter with a hinged,
perforated grate cover. The inside of the drain is porcelain enamel. The
important benefit of this drain is that it can be flushed from controls on
the wall so solids can be forced out of the system, which includes out of
the P-trap.



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Special Systems or Equipment

• Trench Drains: Hydraulic Trench Systems, such as those from ACO

Polymer Products (800.543.4764, www.acousa.com) or Polydrain Trench
Drain System (800.438.6057, abtdrains.com), have been used successfully
in canine runs. These can be installed for each individual run so crosscontamination is eliminated.

• Individual Kennel Drains: Separate drains in each run are an alternative
that reduces the chance of cross-contamination and eliminates the
mechanical parts of the above system. Six-inch diameter drains are the
smallest indicated unless ALL solids are to be collected before washing
the run; with a solid-removal program, four-inch drains are usually
adequate. A drawback is the staff washes toward one small target.

• Drain Covers: Materials include plastics to stainless steel with stainless
preferred.

Plants and Greenery
Don’t forget plants. They add color, help with acoustics and scale, and
provide comfort for animals and people.

Rick Bacon is an architect who specializes
in design for the animal care community.
He works with humane sheltering, animal
control, veterinary, and boarding and
day care professionals to design and
improve animal care facilities. Rick is the
president and principal architect at Bacon
Group, Inc. located
in Clearwater,
Florida. He is a
member of the
American Institute
of Architects (AIA),
is a registered
architect in 23
states, holds a
certificate from the
National Council
of Architectural
Registration Boards (NCARB), is a LEED
Accredited Professional in sustainable
building design and construction, and is a
Certified General Contractor in the state
of Florida.

Incinerators & Crematoriums
Cost: $15,000 and up installed.
Suppliers:
• B&L Cremation Systems (800.622.5411 www.blcremationsystems.com)
• Onex (800.282.6639, www.onexnet.com)
• NCE-Crawford-EMCOTEX (800.228.0884, www.animal-creamation.com)
• Matthews Cremation Division (888.726.1474,
www.matthewscremation.com)
• Shenandoah Manufacturing / Agile Mfg., Inc. (800.704.7356,
www.shenmfg.com)
• Therm-tec (800.292.9163, www.thermtec.com)
Note: Do not forget: most of these vendors will guarantee local environmental
clearance as part of the sale. Make them put the guarantee in writing!
Glass/windows/store-front systems
Adds more light, opens facility and allows viewing of pet care areas, surgery,
grooming, boarding, etc.
Corner Guards
Suppliers:
• Acrovyn
• Tepromark International
Notes:
1. As with all such information, manufacturer’s names, phone numbers and
prices are guaranteed to change!

2. Many of the products listed here are used for our environmental and

sustainable design projects; however, this is not a “green” list of materials.

3. Other vendors for the pet care market can be found in The Humane Society
of the United States’ Shelter Pages catalog.
http://marketplace.animalsheltering.org/product/shelter

Rev. 02/16/2013



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Tips for Selecting a Contractor
• Use a local contractor who will have to live in the community
after the project is finished. Local reputation is everything for a
contractor who makes his/her living in the community.
• Choose a contractor whose volume of business is
approximately three times your project’s value. This way
your project will be a significant part of his/her business. On
the other hand you don’t want a contractor that is so small
that your project represents most of his/her business. If the
contractor has problems on the job he/she must have the
resources to correct the problem and finish the project.
• Visit projects completed by the prospective contractors and
talk with the owners. Did the contractor finish on time; did the
contractor take care of the punch list in a timely manner; and
did the contractor come up with a lot of extra charges?
• Does the contractor self-perform much of his/her own work?
Contractors who self-perform more of the work simply have
more control of the project.
• Choose a contractor who has experience building the type of
end-use intended for your project.
(Note: This is not always an option when constructing an animal
care facility. If you are not hiring a designer or contractor that
specializes in animal care facilities, compare projects that are
similarly complicated such as medical / hospital, institutional /
laboratory, and small manufacturing facilities. Knowledge of the
requirements and installation of specialized clean environments,
HVAC systems, floor finishes, and wall finishes are key.)
• Don’t just choose the low bidder. Many times the low bidder
did not really study the plans and specs or they desperately
need a job for financial reasons. You should closely evaluate
bids when there is a 7% difference between the lowest bidder
and the next highest bidder.
• Verify the contractor’s bonding capability.

Original Source: From Architectural Record
forum on-line, posted 7/2/08; McGraw Hill
Construction.
Edits / notes by Bacon Group, Inc.


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Contractor Reference Check
Contractor Name:
Project Name:
Name of Reference:
Date:
1. Did the contractor meet the construction schedule? If not, was the reason due to the architect
or owner or contractor and what caused the delay?

2. Were there any change orders during construction? If so, what was the basis of the change
order(s)?

3. Were there any problems with the project that the contractor was responsible for causing?

4. Were there any warranty issues that the contractor failed to take care of?

5. Would you hire the contractor again? If so why? If not, why not?

Signature of person checking reference:


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Additional Resources & Workshop Presentations
These resources are available
from Bacon Group. Contact
Mindy Bacon at 727.725.0111 or
email mindy@bgarchitects.com.
Bacon Group’s
Basic Guide to Reading
Architectural Drawings.

Please note that Rick Bacon’s
presentations may not be
available until after the
conference.

We recommend you download
ASV’s Guidelines for Standards
of Care in Animal Shelters.
It contains a lot of valuable
recommendations related to
facility design and primary
enclosures for animals.

To learn more about Bacon
Group and its design work for the
animal care community.

Association of
Shelter Veterinarians
http://www.sheltervet.org/

• www.BGArchitects.com
• www.S3Shelters.com
• Find us on Facebook



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Workshop Handouts
Rick Bacon, AIA
Shelter Design Workshop
Nashville, May 8, 2013

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