We have a diverse team of professional designers focused on providing world-class quality products and services for our clients. These designers play a significant role in greenhouse construction and pre-engineered steel buildings for SEF.
The Timeline
When a new project officially kicks off, initial layouts are reviewed and refined to ensure they match the specifications outlined in the contract. Site drawings are thoroughly reviewed to ensure complete understanding and seamless integration with the proposed layout. Our team engages in discussions with our clients about optimal crop spacing and the necessary tube rail sizes and positions. Working closely with the structural design team, we will determine the material dimensions required to withstand the anticipated loads and forces inherent in the project’s specific parameters. At the same time, working with the geotechnical engineering team to analyze soil composition, which is critical for determining the proper foundation sizes.
Coordination
Detailed information is sent to each supplier, ensuring that they have all necessary specifications to supply the required components. Collaborative efforts are made to address any concerns and ensure the seamless integration of their products into the project’s framework. Additionally, close collaboration with the logistics team is essential for ensuring timely delivery of materials to the site. Our team ensures that materials arrive when needed, striking a balance between avoiding delays and preventing premature arrivals, thereby optimizing the construction timeline and workflow.
Structural Design
Designing the steel structure components is a procedure that requires close coordination with the fabrication team. The designers work together to ensure that every part, from common components like posts and trusses to specialized elements like platforms and stands designed specifically for the greenhouse processes, is crafted and properly assembled. As parts begin to arrive on-site, the design team maintains constant communication with the builders, providing them with detailed instructions and layouts.
Seamless Information Flow
The designers work closely with our project managers, contractors, and our site team to ensure that information flows smoothly. Addressing concerns and creating solutions to the challenges present in each individual construction project is a top priority. Regular attendance at site meetings allows us to communicate directly with our clients, ensuring that their expectations are not only met but exceeded. In addition, we help the construction process by providing tailored fabrication solutions for any specialized items needed to complete the portions of the build.
Client Satisfaction
Finally, our design team schedules a final walkthrough to go over any last comments or requests of our clients to ensure everyone is pleased with the result. Our team coordinates final inspections with the designer of record to document everything was completed to the highest of standards.
At SEF, our dedicated team of designers ensures every project runs smoothly. From beginning layouts periods to final inspections, we prioritize collaboration, communication, and client satisfaction. We continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in greenhouse construction.
To learn more about our successful projects, visit our Projects page.
