7 . 2 Peer Review Agenda
Peer reviews generally last three to four hours (not including site visits). The agenda
should have these elements:
Site Visit (for major R&A, modernization, and preservation projects)
Project and Team Introductions
Design Presentation
Peer Questions
Pr i vate Discussion among the Peers
Peer Recommendations and Further Discussion
Summary of Conclusions
7 . 3 The Commissioner's Concept Presentation
This is a presentation to GSA's Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service. It is the
final review before moving into the design development phase of a project. By the time
this meeting is org a n i zed, the general design, spatial qualities, materials, systems, and,
if possible, the works of art for the project must be clearly defined. Independent estimates
must confirm that costs are within budget, and a timeline must indicate how the building
can be delive red on schedule. Ideally, the customer should feel its needs and priorities have
been addressed. While there are always questions and comments at this meeting, the
nature of this gathering is an affirmation that a project meets the high standards of the
Design Excellence Pro g ram.
Those present include the Commissioner, Chief Architect, the design team, GSA project
manager, representatives from the region, the OCA project coordinator, key GSA managers,
and a cross section of customer representatives. The artists should attend to share
that contribution. The peers are not there since, at this juncture, their insights have
a l ready been incorporated. At the conclusion of the meeting, the expectation is that the
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