Building Design Review

Purposeful design

Corporations and Government Agencies have seen the value of including facilities experts at the early stages of building design. Today there are several frameworks and standards that outline how Facilities Management can contribute to the process to ensure that the buildings are fit for purpose. Acacia’s consultants have played a leading role in developing solutions for clients at this critical stage.

Our Consultants provide:

  • Input at design concept stage
  • Peer review of designs
  • Witness testing at Commissioning Stage
  • Post Occupancy Evaluations
  • Facilities Management requirements for Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Guide transition from project to sustaining / operations phase
  • Advice on how to implement:
  • Soft Landings Framework
  • BS 8536-1:2015

Benefits

  • Comprehensive guidance and assessments which will offer feedback and observations for improvements
  • Building design review will offer an impartial evaluation and advisory process 
    In partnership with our consultants, we offer guidance on the transition between the construction of the building to its occupation and operation, ensuring an effortless transition

 

Contact Us

David O'Brien
Managing Director
T +353 86 618 2607
E david.obrien@acacia.ie

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