Jeffrey D. Blume, Limited
Scope of Services

Jeffrey D. Blume, Limited is a golf course architectural and land planning firm dedicated to designing the highest quality golf courses for our clients. With over fourteen years of experience, we have been responsible for the design and construction observation of all types of golf courses including municipal, daily fee, resort, residential/country club communities, and private clubs. In addition, we have worked within the entire spectrum of budgetary constraints. A detailed description of the services we provide is listed below:

Preliminary Master Planning:
Preliminary master planning includes the cataloging of data from the project site and client. This site analysis and inventory organizes and prioritizes the projects attributes and liabilities, and forms the basis from which the design can be created. Following the site analysis, preliminary site layouts and golf course routings are completed.

If the project scope incorporates several different land uses, an overall land plan will be prepared. Should the client elect to do so, this can include conceptual street and home site layouts. In addition, preliminary cost analysis will be done to help determine the project budget.

The preliminary master planning is completed when the client has decided upon a concept with which they wish to proceed.

Final Master Planning:
Once the preliminary master planning is completed, the design concept will be refined into its final form. The final master plan will be the document which governs all subsequent phases of design and development for the project. The plan is presented in an illustrative format suitable for use as a marketing tool. In addition, non-rendered copies are supplied to the necessary consultants and permitting agencies.

Construction Documentation and Bidding:
Construction documentation includes the preparation of all plans and specifications necessary to bid and construct the golf course. The standard construction plans package includes:

1. Staking Plans

2. Clearing Plans

3. Grading Plans

4. Drainage Concepts

5. Grassing Plans

6. Landscape Massing Plans

7. General Plans (cart path location, bridges, rest station locations, etc.)

8. Construction Specifications

During the preparation of the construction documents, revised cost estimates will be created to ensure that the design adheres to the projected budget.

Once the construction documents are completed, bid documents are prepared and sent to qualified golf course contractors. Upon receipt of the bids, we assist in the bid analysis and selection of the contractor. Should the client elect to negotiate with a contractor, we will assist in the negotiations.

Construction Observation:
Once a contractor has been selected and construction commences, we will make periodic site visits to observe the progress of the work and ensure that the design is being properly translated. During this process, field modifications are made to the design to accommodate any advantages or minimize any disadvantages which may occur. In addition, the final marking of the golf course features (fairways, bunkers, etc.) is completed in preparation for the project opening.

Marketing:
Jeffrey D. Blume, Limited assists in the promotion of the project through consulting with the marketing agency of the client. In addition, we conduct a number of walking tours of the golf course during construction to stimulate interest in the local community. Invitations to these tours are sent to the local golf media, prospective members or users, prospective property purchasers (if the project includes residential real estate), and influential members of the community.

We also attend the ground breaking and grand opening ceremonies, and, at the discretion of the client, can make special visits to promote the project.

Project Funding:
In recent years, we have developed a number of financial contacts who, depending on the market and project, can assist with project funding. In this regard, we act to introduce the funding source, and offer this to our clients as only an option for their project funding. Our sources operate in an independent capacity, and fund based solely on a projects viability. Consequently, we accept no fee for this service, and therefore, do not guarantee results from these sources.

Additional Services:
In addition to our core services, we can provide assistance with a projects permitting. In most cases this involves working with a local engineer, as well as a number of state and federal agencies, in order to advance a project through design to construction.

We serve on the greens committee for a period of three years following the opening of the golf course. This is done in order that we may provide opinions in the golf course’s maturation, landscaping, membership marketing, sales, publicity and promotion.