Step 1 - Pre-Design
Building systems pre-design services include specific studies to help quantify design criteria and determine project costs and define project goals. The following represents some of the typical services that may be provided based on the specific needs of the client.:
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Feasibility Studies |
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Systems Evaluation |
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Life Cycle Costing |
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Energy Services |
| 5. |
Indoor Air Quality Assessment |
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Day Lighting Studies |
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Forensic Studies |
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Short Circuit Studies |
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Point of Failure Analysis |
Step 2 - Design
The design portion of the project brings together the inputs derived from the Pre Design phase and develops the concepts and data to a higher level. In this phase of the project all details are developed, systems are coordinated among the engineering disciplines and all are integrated with the Architecture.
The design phase begins with schematic development and proceed through an iterative design process culminated with the production of final documents. All along the way client and architect design reviews are conducted to insure satisfaction:
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Schematic |
| 2. |
Design Development |
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Construction Documents |
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Specifications |
Step 3 - Construction
The construction phase of the project requires close monitoring by all engineering disciplines to insure that all materials, equipment and methods conform to the design drawings and specifications. This phase of the project is crucial to insure that all the design objectives are met and that the construction is performed properly. Typical services provided in the Construction phase are:
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Submittal Review |
| 2. |
Shop Drawing Review |
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Punch Lists |
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AS-Built Review |
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IOM Review |
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Warranty Review |
Step 4 - Post-Construction
This phase of the project completes the process and provides the services to insure the facility can be operated and maintained to meet its functional design. Services performed are:
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System Commissioning |
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Validation Services |
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Function Tests |
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Integrated Testing |
| 5. |
System Optimization |
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Operation & Maintenance |
| 7. |
Training |