Bob McGilvray Design is a sole proprietorship carrying out small to mid-size design/planning commissions for clients including individuals, families, community groups and others.

Initial Assessment

Property evaluation for design opportunities and constraints, including site analysis for homes, cabins, garages, driveways, wells, and septic systems, with consideration for multi-phased development.

Design Phases

Concept/schematic design to explore preliminary options, design development to refine ideas with materials and systems details, and detail design work for permit applications and cost estimation.

Construction Support

Comprehensive construction documents with detailed drawings and specifications, plus construction period guidance covering owner/contractor coordination, unanticipated conditions, regulatory liaison, and drawing revisions.

Collaboration

The practice coordinates with surveyors, engineers, interior designers, cost estimators, heritage consultants, and contractors as needed, often involving these professionals early in projects and conducting pre-permit municipal planning discussions.

Project Experience

The firm specializes in new residences, vacation homes, cabins, guest cottages, and renovations to existing structures. The practice welcomes smaller projects, tight budgets, and challenging sites with difficult regulatory restrictions, while also assisting clients with zoning and regulatory understanding.