modern cave painting
Communicating Expectations
SOLICITING MUTUAL SUCCESS FROM FABRICATION PARTNERS
What the selected fabricator can expect from the design team
All digital files authored by the design team will be made available to the project team. These are predominantly authored in Adobe Creative Suite software within Mac OS and include InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop files. This is supplemented by digital photography of scale mock-ups and existing site conditions. Digital imagery suitable for all required printed output will be offered as resolution ready files. Logo art and client -specific fonts will be offered as well. Designers would likely be contacted to answer RFI’s during the construction process as well as approve samples, shop drawings and mock-ups. It is anticipated that Construction Documents and/or Fabricator’s Instructions will be offered for every element. The possibility exists that selected elements may be singled out for a design build delivery model.
All digital files authored by the design team will be made available to the project team. These are predominantly authored in Adobe Creative Suite software within Mac OS and include InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop files. This is supplemented by digital photography of scale mock-ups and existing site conditions. Digital imagery suitable for all required printed output will be offered as resolution ready files. Logo art and client -specific fonts will be offered as well. Designers would likely be contacted to answer RFI’s during the construction process as well as approve samples, shop drawings and mock-ups. It is anticipated that Construction Documents and/or Fabricator’s Instructions will be offered for every element. The possibility exists that selected elements may be singled out for a design build delivery model.
Expectations apply to both designer and fabricator
What will be expected of the selected fabricator
Field measurements are the responsibility of fabricator. Use North American products listed or a product that is equal in quality and performance. Material samples for quality review and exact color matching are required for all graphics. Send material samples simultaneously to both Client and Designer for approval. Top quality material, fabrication and installation is expected. Given the quality expectations for this project, the level of communication and collaboration will be demanding. Material sampling will be extensive for each element and across all finishes. Output samples, material samples, finish samples will need to be large and in multiple count to distribute to all involved. Shop drawings by the fabricator will be thorough and completely illustrate assembly and construction techniques. Digital output samples will need to be precise in color rendition. Partial mockups will be expected as part of the fabrication scope. Where necessary, municipal and regulatory permits will be the responsibility of the fabricator to fund and obtain; as are applicable taxes relevant to the fabrication and construction. Client-specific requirements for insurance, bonding, and safety certification should be included in any pricing estimation. Client requirements may include safety training and employee testing; that time and effort should be included in the fabricator’s proposal. Coordination with a General Contractor and related trades is also expected. The fabrication effort will also require field surveys and field measurements prior to fabrication. Client/team visits to fabricators location to review progress of fabrication are also likely.
Field measurements are the responsibility of fabricator. Use North American products listed or a product that is equal in quality and performance. Material samples for quality review and exact color matching are required for all graphics. Send material samples simultaneously to both Client and Designer for approval. Top quality material, fabrication and installation is expected. Given the quality expectations for this project, the level of communication and collaboration will be demanding. Material sampling will be extensive for each element and across all finishes. Output samples, material samples, finish samples will need to be large and in multiple count to distribute to all involved. Shop drawings by the fabricator will be thorough and completely illustrate assembly and construction techniques. Digital output samples will need to be precise in color rendition. Partial mockups will be expected as part of the fabrication scope. Where necessary, municipal and regulatory permits will be the responsibility of the fabricator to fund and obtain; as are applicable taxes relevant to the fabrication and construction. Client-specific requirements for insurance, bonding, and safety certification should be included in any pricing estimation. Client requirements may include safety training and employee testing; that time and effort should be included in the fabricator’s proposal. Coordination with a General Contractor and related trades is also expected. The fabrication effort will also require field surveys and field measurements prior to fabrication. Client/team visits to fabricators location to review progress of fabrication are also likely.
The process of installation is part marvel, part persistence