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Architectural & Engineering

TDR's methodology toward all Architectural & Engineering (A&E) projects follows the current AIA standards format. We support all phases of the architectural process from the program phase to the construction administration phase.

TDR can negotiate our services to contain all or a few phases depending on the project size and level of effort required. TDR has worked with most of the leading A&E firms in the country on various design and design build projects, we understand the critical issues with high technology building projects. We will coordinate the space planning and architectural issues for the communications systems infrastructure such as server “farms”, main point-of-presence spaces, telecommunications rooms, systems storage, equipment operation spaces, and the main voice/data/video/imaging/communications hubs. All electrical engineering issues such as power requirements, conduit, and raceway designs will be coordinated with the Mechcanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) consultant. Lighting issues such as operating and image lighting for video taping, telemedicine and distance learning applications; mechanical issues such as heat and power loads; and structural issue such as locating floor outlets and core drilling are all part of our design deliverables.  

TDR is aware that A&E work is being performed in a dynamic environment and that the organizations will be making technical decisions and implementing specific network capabilities during the course of the project. Our methodology will adapt to this situation in several ways. Early efforts will include the identification of decisions pending and plans which may be implemented during the course of the project. We will periodically assess the status of these items to remain fully aware of their impact on our work. Our analysis and design work will begin with more general considerations such as requirements and technology architecture, which is less sensitive to implementation specifics. Detailed design and implementation recommendations will be made at a time near the conclusion of each phase, based upon the latest available information.