{"id":4009,"date":"2020-02-06T16:22:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T16:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=4009"},"modified":"2020-02-07T21:46:16","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:46:16","slug":"prototype-design-no-cost-strategies-that-reduce-risk-and-save-time-and-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/prototype-design-no-cost-strategies-that-reduce-risk-and-save-time-and-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Prototype design: No-cost strategies that reduce risk and save time and money"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Dave Pflipsen, Eric Vandenbroucke, and Eric\u00a0<\/span>Stoerger<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a successful prototype design for multiple buildings requires extensive planning and preparation. Just as critical is collaboration among the design and construction team. Without significant communication and mutual understanding, a series of prototypes can quickly become problematic as they enter the construction phase. Each project site will be slightly different<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>c<\/span>odes change between locations and over time<\/span>, and\u00a0<\/span>b<\/span>uilding orientation varies.\u00a0<\/span>Following are some tips to successfully address these and other issues on your prototype project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

E<\/span><\/b>stablish design goals\u00a0<\/span><\/b>clearly and early<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As soon as the architect, engineer<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and general contractor are in place, the team should begin the collaboration process by ensuring complete and mutual understanding of the project goals. Working with the owner, the team also will need to decide how the project will be let for bid and constructed, and if the same process will work in all proposed locations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>they should determine if\u00a0<\/span>the prototype design<\/span>\u00a0will be<\/span>\u00a0a rigid plan that needs to be followed exactly<\/span>\u00a0or a<\/span>\u00a0general plan\u00a0<\/span>t<\/span>hat can be modified to accommodate a variety of installations<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To establish these goals, ask as many questions as possible; assumptions can be dangerous when designing a plan that is to be replicated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Gather input from all involved and listen to each team member<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Y<\/span>ou never know where a good idea will come from.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eliminate<\/span><\/b>\u00a0inconsistencies\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When defining space requirements and making system selections, gather input from the entire team and discuss how the systems will affect the project goals, operating criteria<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and end results. Working as a group will help eliminate inconsistencies so that the entire project benefits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Define any standards that will be used, such as space allocation, finishes<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and equipment selections. Also consider whether the standards bring value to the project<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0if they apply to all geographies<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0if they\u2019ve been used previously<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and if the equipment and material selections need to be updated.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because a prototype needs to be clearly defined before multiple projects can be built, it\u2019s important to pay attention to the details. Small improvements to layout, design<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and efficiency have an exponentially bigger impact as those improvements are implemented across many sites.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Be aware of differing and changing codes<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping up with code<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0and standard<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0is a must\u00a0<\/span>for the entire team\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span>particularly since prototypes are built in different jurisdictions and sometimes\u00a0<\/span>years apart<\/span>, after codes have changed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When designing a new building based on its prototype, think about what the code was when the original prototype was designed, what the code is now, how that impacts the design<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and if it impacts other firms on the project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t necessarily future-proof the design for each building to have it be easily adaptable to a new site, project or prototype<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>o having an open conversation with the design team and owner before a new project starts can be the single most successful thing you can do as a team.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Exercise diligence during site selection<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each member of the design team can provide valuable information during the site selection process, which may require an understanding of system operations in leased spaces.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0rely\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>o<\/span>lely o<\/span>n a real estate broker or separate consultant for site selection\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 i<\/span>nvolving the entire team may create an extra step and additional cost but will bring individual perspectives related to\u00a0<\/span>each\u00a0<\/span>area of expertise to ensure the building\u00a0<\/span>site\u00a0<\/span>works<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>I<\/span>f\u00a0<\/span>the site<\/span>\u00a0doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0work<\/span>, the issues brought forth and discussed<\/span>\u00a0will make the eventual selection that much easier<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

V<\/span>irtual reality\u00a0<\/span>walk-throughs<\/span>\u00a0or physical\u00a0<\/span>mock-ups (<\/span>using low-cost materials like cardboard or foam)\u00a0<\/span>can\u00a0<\/span>also\u00a0<\/span>help the owner visualize\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>\u00a0proposed s<\/span>it<\/span>e’s<\/span>\u00a0floor plan\u00a0<\/span>and design and assist the team in identifying and correcting issues early \u2013 or choosing a different site<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conduct a p<\/span><\/b>ost<\/span><\/b>–<\/span><\/b>construction<\/span><\/b>\u00a0review<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Following construction, use Revit to make changes to the prototype design, making any necessary tweaks to improve operational efficiency, constructability, and cost.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By reviewing completed projects and lessons learned, the team can integrate improvements into future projects, adjust standards and budgets<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and build upon their mutual understanding and collaboration as partners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, contact\u00a0<\/span>Eric Vandenbroucke<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Eric\u00a0<\/span>Stoerger<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>or<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Dave Pflipsen<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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