Make no mistake. Technology does not deliver results — people do. That said, Retail Solutions engineers leverage the most current and proven computer technologies to deliver work accurately and on schedule.
From AutoCAD— the industry standard design and documentation tool — to client extranets and project web sites that deliver seamless and real- time 24/7 client communication and access, Retail Solutions associates surround themselves with the latest systems and tools and imerse themselves in the latest technologies.
What is the Retail Solutions experience? To answer this, take a look at a typical project's life cycle located on the right.
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Pre-Design Phase |
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- Initial client meeting/discovery session
- Review any existing documentation
- Perform code analysis
- Establish contact with utilities
- Suggest applicable MEP systems
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Schematic Phase |
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- Conduct CSA kickoff meeting; discuss schedule, design criteria
& deliverables
- Conduct site survey
- Identify general space requirements
and routing of key MEP infrastructure
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| Design Development Phase |
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- Expand schematics
- ID sizes, capacities of major equipment
- Fine-tune project requirements
- Prep equipment location plans
- Develop outline specifications
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| Contract Phase |
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- Expand design development documents
- Provide detailed information for bidding
- Prep final drawings and specifications
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| Pre-Construction Phase |
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- Prep final drawings and specifications
- Review/assess contractor bids
- Shop drawing review
- Respond to contractor clarification requests
- Conduct on-site visits with final punchlists
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