Everyone Approved The Drawings

[John]

Something I’ve noticed on a project is that everyone seems satisfied with the drawings, yet nobody can clearly explain how certain systems are supposed to interact once construction begins. Each specialist has reviewed their own portion, so technically the documents have been reviewed. The uncomfortable part is what happens between those individual portions. It reminds me of assembling a complicated machine where every component looks correct separately but the connections haven’t been tested. What methods do you use to catch coordination problems between disciplines before they reach the job site?

[Mary]

When multiple specialized design packages look flawless on paper but lack clear physical coordination, bringing all trade packages together for an independent Constructability Review during the pre-construction phase allows the team to pinpoint tight spatial overlaps, verify critical ceiling clearances, and resolve MEP penetrations before any field installation commences. This structured cross-discipline clash detection eliminates expensive redesigns, ensures smooth handoffs between different trade contractors, and prevents major sequencing bottlenecks on the actual job site.</span>

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