
10-Point Design Assist Process
Why Design Assist? Working with an industry partner who has a detailed design assist process will help you achieve your most efficient design and help make your design vision a reality.
Explore below to see how MW Building Products will work with you at each step:
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1. Project Initiation & Briefing
We'll connect early in the design phase to discuss project scope, goals, and any limitations, ensuring a clear path forward. Key stakeholders will be involved to secure timely, informed decisions that align with the project’s direction.
Together, we'll establish the best ways to communicate and collaborate throughout the process, setting clear timelines to keep everything on track.
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2. Budget & Design Concept Alignment
We apply target costing principles, designing thoughtfully within a budget rather than adjusting the budget to fit a design. This approach involves reviewing the initial design to ensure alignment between your vision and budget, helping to create realistic financial expectations.We'll work with you to establish or confirm a target budget and propose innovative, cost-effective solutions that bring the design to life without compromising quality.
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3. Detailed Technical Review & System Selection
We identify potential challenges in integrating different systems early on, ensuring a smooth and cohesive design process. Our team will prioritize meeting all envelope requirements and performance standards to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the structure.We’ll recommend facade systems and materials that align with your aesthetic and functional goals, balancing style with performance to achieve a seamless, effective solution.
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4. Design Collaboration
We assist in developing detailed designs with precise detailing and seamless integration through AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy in every aspect of the project.
For enhanced visualization and coordination, we offer BIM modeling as a paid option, allowing you to experience a more immersive, fully coordinated representation of the design. -
5. Sustainability & Compliance Analysis
We evaluate designs to ensure full compliance with building codes and relevant regulations, providing you with peace of mind that your project meets all necessary standards.
Additionally, we offer guidance on material and design choices that not only align with code requirements but also incorporate sustainable best practices, helping you achieve an environmentally responsible and compliant project. -
6. Comprehensive Cost Analysis & Optimization
We conduct a thorough assessment of site logistics, focusing on critical factors such as feasibility, layout, panel optimization, and overall efficiency. By identifying key areas for potential cost savings, we help maintain budgetary goals without compromising the integrity of the design.
Throughout the process, we collaborate closely with you to ensure that the design and specifications align with both your vision and financial objectives.
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7. Prototype & Testing
We oversee the creation of prototypes and conduct rigorous testing for air, water, and thermal performance to ensure the design meets or exceeds industry standards. Using these results, we refine and fine-tune the designs, optimizing them for durability, efficiency, and overall quality.
This meticulous process allows us to deliver a final product that performs to the highest standards in real-world conditions.
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8. Finalization & Documentation
We compile a comprehensive package of final deliverables, providing everything needed for seamless project execution. This package includes detailed drawings, CAD files, thermal performance reports, testing data, and cost analyses, all meticulously organized to ensure clear and thorough documentation.
Our goal is to equip you with a complete and transparent set of resources that supports every aspect of your project from start to finish.
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9. Project Handoff & Support
We facilitate a smooth handoff to the construction team, ensuring they have all the information and resources needed to move forward confidently. During construction, we remain available to provide ongoing support and guidance, working collaboratively to address any unforeseen issues that may arise.
This partnership approach helps keep the project on track and maintains the integrity of the original design vision.
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10. Post-Project Review & Relationship Management
We value your team’s feedback and encourage open discussions about project outcomes, focusing on ways to improve with each collaboration. Our goal is to ensure your satisfaction by maintaining regular communication and delivering a consistently positive design assist experience on every project.
