Building Design

The Building Design Department at JLA offers an experienced team of design professionals experienced in planning healthy and high-performance structures that are safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing all while being functional for their specific development. Whether you’re searching for new design, facility assessment, permitting, or retrofit and operational improvements, JLA’s accessible and cost-effective structures will provide satisfaction on many levels with designs that are built to last and an appearance that meets your vision.

JLA New Facility Design

JLA is committed to providing our quality building design experience to our clients in the Augusta and Charleston area and throughout the Southeast. Our professionals have expertise in multiple areas including:

  • Programming
  • Master planning
  • Construction documents
  • Interior design
  • Design of FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment)
  • Bidding
  • Construction administration

Facility Assessment

JLA is committed to providing quality facility assessments to clients in Georgia and South Carolina. Our professionals have expertise in:

  • Life safety analysis
  • Building code analysis
  • ADA survey and analysis
  • OSHA compliance
  • Building envelope condition assessment
  • Roofing survey, investigation, and evaluation

Permitting

JLA’s approach to permitting involves balancing the needs of the client and their contractors with the requirements of the municipality or facility owner for each project in the Augusta and Charleston area and beyond.

  • Expedited plan review
  • Code analysis
  • County construction inspections

Retrofit/Operational Improvements

JLA is committed to providing our quality building design experience to clients in the Augusta and Charleston areas. Our professionals have expertise in multiple areas including:

  • Remediation of code deficiencies
  • Building envelope upgrades
  • Roofing replacement
  • Interior renovations and design
  • Expansions