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A Totalplan Inc. designer will meet with the client to establish the objectives of the space plan. Whether the client is looking to make better use of the existing area occupied, is considering relocating or is expanding/ contracting, the Totalplan Inc. designer will meet with the client to determine all parameters to be considered.

 

Programming

Totalplan Inc. interviews the user groups and department managers to establish the Project Criteria. A program is then developed and presented for management approval. This program outlines all the space allocations and sizes as well as group relationships.

 

 

When a client is considering new premises for their business operation, Totalplan Inc. can provide the right information to help in this important decision. Once the space plan has been established the missing link is cost. With the direct link to the trades and up to the minute knowledge on costing information, the Project Manager at Totalplan Inc. can turn around a committed cost estimate to meet any tenant’s realistic objectives. With an assessment of building conditions, Totalplan Inc. will provide a detailed outline to provide the client with assurance as to the quality of the finishes provided. At this stage, Totalplan Inc. will commit to ensuring that a project will be completed on time and within the budget constraints established at the outset . Landlords and tenants are assured that the cost to improve the space is under control and business will continue without disruption.

 

 

The professional designers at Totalplan Inc. will translate any client’s business image into a reality, whether the client is looking for an upscale image, an image that transcends time or a look that understates their success. The Totalplan Inc. designers are current on products and techniques that not only meet budget objectives but also will withstand the anticipated wear and tear objectives of the individual application. Constant contact with manufacturers and the sourcing of new installation techniques is part of their daily function.

 

 

Each designer is also a technician and can translate the approved space plan and concept into concise details and an organized set of working drawings. Code knowledge must be applied at every step, whether it applies to a layout or the selection of a particular material or detail. Our designers are experienced in all phases of each project and undertake full responsibility for the complete coordination with all other disciplines and engineers ensuring a successful project completion.

 

 

All Totalplan’s project drawings are produced on AutoCAD. This formatting, combined with the Internet and e-mail, has allowed Totalplan Inc. to provide design and space planning services to clients the world over. We e-mail drawings to our clients for both instant updating and for archiving, whether they are located around the corner or around the world. Totalplan’s designers also create computer generated interior renderings as another method of helping our clients envision their unique area prior to development.

 

 

Totalplan Inc. designers and project managers coordinate all other consultants required by the project. Generally project engineers are stipulated by the landlord, but in the event that this is not the case Totalplan Inc. will source a team that is individually suited to the project. Totalplan Inc. also works with numerous trades who maintain engineers on–staff. Totalplan Inc. will provide the guidelines as to budget constraints to the engineering function, and return a set of specifications to meet landlord and client design considerations. Totalplan Inc. is the pivotal point in ensuring that the project meets the expectations of all parties involved.

 

 

Upon completion of the working drawings the Totalplan Inc. project manager will submit a package to the appropriate municipality. A strong working relationship with the City is a necessity in ensuring cooperation and a successful and timely completion for all projects.

 

 

Totalplan Inc. is in the enviable position of having direct control over a number of its forces. A full crew of experienced drywallers and carpenters are ready to handle any size or volume of projects at one time. Totalplan ensures that all of its trades have been qualified by their individual associations before being assigned to a project. Having been established as a general contractor for over 30 years, Totalplan Inc. has well established credit arrangements with all required suppliers, and the ability to go as direct to the manufacturer as the project permits to get the best value for the client. Whether it be a lump sum contractual arrangement, a cost plus contract, or a competitive bid that is most appropriate to the project, the key is that Totalplan Inc. always provides high quality at a very competitive price. The management at Totalplan is constantly at work reviewing its systems and methods in the interest of improving its business solutions and services to better meet the needs of its clients.

 

 

A popular method of managing large projects is to provide Project Management services. These services can be tailored to suit the individual project. Complete project accountability can be provided with the aid of Timberline reports. Project schedules can be provided to ensure all parties are properly coordinated.

 

 

Experience has proven that the most successful method of managing projects is having an experienced foreman on-site at all times to handle the ongoing crises that arise in every project. The foreman must be able to anticipate these situations in order to prevent others and to minimize downtime. This service translates into less overall cost to the client. The Totalplan Inc. foremen have all had substantial experience in these areas.

 

 

When businesses are relocating, an important consideration is how will they handle the specification and relocation of their computer systems. Totalplan Inc. will either work with their IT departments or with a selected engineer to establish the specifications for the data cabling and document them for pricing purposes. Ultimately the Totalplan Inc. foreman and project manager will coordinate the installation of the cabling. Ensuring minimum downtime is always a consideration during these installations.

 

 

Reassessing a businesses environment and its space requirements brings the need for new and alternate methods of accommodating its people into play. With the changing business economy, manufacturers are creating newer, more flexible and cost effective solutions to accommodate the many needs of today's business environment. Totalplan Inc. works with a wide variety of manufacturers in all areas of the business furnishings industry and can negotiate a purchase program suitable for the end user, whatever the requirement.

 

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