Understand the site
Review the intended use, existing systems, available information, and project constraints.
SYNERGY / SERVICES / ENGINEERING & DESIGN
Good execution begins with a clear scope.
Technical planning and system-design discussions around the requirements of your building, equipment, and operation.
Coordinate the work
Discuss equipment, connections, layout, access, and interfaces with other trades.
Define responsibilities
Identify the design deliverables, approvals, professional responsibilities, and construction scope the project requires.
02 / PREPARE THE CONVERSATIONWhat to have
What to have
on hand.
Share what you know. Missing details can be discussed with the team.
- Project objectives and facility location
- Drawings, equipment schedules, and existing-system information
- Owner requirements and project milestones
- Design, permitting, and coordination requirements
Planning and design
- System planning around project requirements
- Equipment selection and layout
- Mechanical scope for new construction and remodels
- Commercial kitchen, walk-in, and refrigeration layouts
- Coordination with architects, contractors, and other trades
Project types
- Tenant improvements
- Replacement that changes capacity or layout
- Process cooling additions
- Design-build discussions
04 / COMMON NEEDSWhen planning
When planning
comes first.
Design support helps when the scope is not yet defined.
- A project with a goal but no defined mechanical scope yet.
- Replacement equipment that does not fit the existing layout or capacity.
- A remodel or change of use affecting heating, cooling, or refrigeration.
- Mechanical work to coordinate with an architect, general contractor, or other trades.
Objectives
What the project must achieve: comfort, product protection, process requirements, budget, and schedule.
Existing information
Drawings, equipment data, utility information, and photos of current conditions. Gaps are identified early.
Coordination
Who else is designing or building, how decisions are made, and how mechanical work fits the overall schedule.
Agreed deliverables
What the engagement produces is defined at the start, for example a scope narrative, equipment list, or layout, along with review and approval steps.
Credentials and approvals
Where stamped drawings or a licensed professional’s approval is required, confirm responsibilities with Synergy before work begins.
06 / RELEVANT EXPERIENCEPractical solutions
Practical solutions
built into the plan.
Experience notes summarize Synergy’s published company history. Ask the team about references relevant to your project.
View project experienceEngineering department
Synergy’s company history describes an engineering department focused on practical, cost-effective solutions for customers.
Kitchens and walk-ins
The company history includes construction and engineering of commercial kitchens and restaurant and supermarket walk-in coolers and freezers.
Before you start.
Can I start with an early-stage idea?
Yes. Explain the goal and what is already known about the facility. The first conversation can identify the information needed to develop the scope.
What design documents will I receive?
Deliverables depend on the agreed scope. Confirm drawings, calculations, specifications, approvals, and professional responsibilities with the team before work begins.
Do I need complete drawings before we talk?
No. Share what you have and the goal of the project. Missing information can be identified and planned for.
Can Synergy provide stamped engineering drawings?
This site does not make that claim. If your project requires stamped documents, raise it at the start so responsibilities can be confirmed.
Can you work with my architect or general contractor?
Coordinating with the project team is part of defining the scope. Tell us who is involved and how the project is organized.
Is design separate from installation?
It can be discussed either way. Define the deliverables you need and whether installation is part of the same engagement.
Related capabilities.
LET’S DEFINE THE NEXT STEP
Discuss a project