Often known as where Art & Science work with cohesion to create an atmosphere to
capture the essence of the client's vision. At Design Gallery, we translate the
clients needs into a cohesive vision, ensuring that as the big picture'
works aesthetically and functionally while reflecting each clients personality
and
individual style.
We confer with the client to determine factors affecting planning
interior
environments, such a budget, architectural preferences, purpose and
function.
We advise clients on interior design factors such as space planning,
layout,
use of furnishings or equipment, colour coordination and lighting
factors.
We review details of technical drawings for construction plans.
We coordinate with other professionals such as contractors, architects,
engineers and plumbers to ensure job success.
We estimate material requirements and cost, and present designs to
clients
for approval.
We coordinate construction or installation activities.
We formulate environmental plan to be practical, esthetic and conducive
for
intended purposes.
We render design ideas.
We use computer aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce
construction documents.
Interior Construction & Material Supply
With an unyielding reputation for quality, integrity, and value, at
Design
Gallery we work in a manner consistent with our company purpose and
guiding
principles. Design Gallery's approach to construction services remains
consistent: meet expectations of quality and safety, establish clear
lines
of communication, stay on schedule, and control costs.
Relying on the experience and knowledge attained from over a decade of
design
and construction services and general contracting service, we understand
the
diversified delivery methods and needs of every client.
Such methods range from hard bid where Design Gallery has no involvement
during the design phase, to an integrated Design-Build approach where
Design
Gallery plays an active role beginning early in the design process all
the
way through the construction
stage while providing materials required for the project.
Regardless of the approach, each project receives an unsurpassed
commitment
to quality from inception to completion.We suggest practical and
cost-saving
alternatives
to both the owner and architect.
We coordinating with local, state, and national governmental agencies to
ensure workmanship compliance with building codes and permitting.
We plan reviews at various stages of completion for value improvement,
constructability, and cost savings.
We review and compile completion documents such as as-builts, warranties,
O&M
Manuals, etc.
We evaluate, budget, and schedule initial project scope of work.
We participate in the creation of ongoing budgets and development of unit
prices and allowances.
We establish procedures for coordination among trade contractors with
respect
to all aspects of project implementation.
We schedule and coordinate progress meetings with key trade contractors,
jointly discussing and resolving important project issues.
We conduct onsite inspections for conformance to schedule, design,
quality,
and safety.
We review change order requests, if necessary, for validity and pricing.
We review payment requests from subcontractors and consultants.
We lead and monitorthe work of trade contractors to complete the project
in
accordance with the quality, cost, safety. and time objectives.
We provide regular monitoring and updates of the schedule as construction
progresses.
We provide summary reports monitoring and documenting all changes in
schedule.
We evaluate the adequacy of and making adjustments to the trade
contractor’s personnel, equipment, and the availability of materials
and
supplies to meet the schedule.