approach and methodology

Our approach or methodology for each project is in line with industry standards. This approach, a product of our years of experience, starts with the planning effort, results in an accurately defined project scope and specifications, and ends with a quality installation and commissioned final project.

common stages

We provide end-to-end services for our clients to bring them the best possible value in every aspect of their project. The following is a list of the most common stages of our typical projects:

• Facilitate an initial project planning meeting to understand the project scope and client's expectations
• Facilitate a project programming session, to define specific systems based on client/stakeholder requirements and needs
• Create a Program Document and Assessment Report that documents and identifies the client's specific needs, scope of work, and project direction
• Review the Program Document with the client to confirm accuracy and sign off on our understanding of the project needs
• Develop a schematic design with budget expectations
• Create a detailed design for the agreed-upon schematic design
• Develop necessary construction documents
• Release the request for proposal package
• Facilitate the proposal meeting
• Review and evaluate the proposal responses
• Review and provide the owner with award recommendation
• Facilitate a project kick-off meeting to set levels of expectation for contractors
• Conduct routine observation visits during construction
• Review all contractor submittals
• Conduct final inspection of project to ensure completion
• Review contractor's as-built drawings and test results
• Commission the project to ensure handoff to owner from contractor