Routing Feasibility Review
- Verify that duct and pipe routing is physically buildable
- Check for pinch points, tight soffits, and inaccessible runs
- Confirm slopes, elevations, and transitions are realistic
- Identify areas where routing conflicts with structure or architecture
Equipment Access & Service Clearances
- Validate that equipment has proper access for installation and maintenance
- Check manufacturer‑required clearances
- Flag long‑term serviceability issues (filters, coils, valves, pumps, etc.)
- Recommend layout adjustments to avoid future headaches
Code & Compliance Checks
- Confirm mechanical code requirements are met in the coordinated model
- Review fire/smoke damper placement, access panels, and rated assemblies
- Validate ventilation, combustion air, and separation requirements
- Ensure changes made during coordination still meet code intent
Trade Coordination Review
- Identify conflicts with electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and structural
- Review overhead congestion and multi‑trade stacking
- Provide practical routing alternatives that minimize rework
- Communicate constructability concerns clearly to GC/CM and other trades
Field‑Driven Adjustments
- Review field photos, videos, or sketches
- Recommend adjustments based on real‑world conditions
- Validate that proposed field changes remain code‑compliant
- Provide quick markups or sketches to keep installation moving
Constructability Report (Optional)
- Summary of issues found
- Recommended solutions
- Priority ranking (critical / moderate / low)
- Markups or screenshots for clarity
Fee Structure
Hourly Constructability Support
- Standard rate: $200/hr
- Rush / same‑day: $250/hr
- Minimum: 1.0 hour per review session
Used for:
- Reviewing coordinated models
- Reviewing field photos/videos
- Quick markups or clarifications
- Multi‑trade constructability checks
Per‑Sheet Constructability Review
Ideal when reviewing coordinated shop drawings or updated models.
- Light review: $300
- Minor routing checks, simple clearance verification
- Standard review: $450
- Multiple routing checks, access issues, multi‑trade impacts
- Heavy review: $600
- Congested areas, major rerouting, structural/architectural conflicts
Constructability Review Package (Most Popular)
Perfect for active coordination cycles.
Standard Package — $1,200/week
Includes:
- Review of updated mechanical model
- Access & clearance verification
- Multi‑trade conflict review
- Markup set (PDF or screenshots)
- Weekly constructability summary
- Up to 2 hours of follow‑up coordination
Enhanced Package — $1,800/week
Includes everything above plus:
- Additional 2 hours of modeling/QC
- Priority turnaround on constructability issues
- Coordination call with GC/CM or trades
Constructability Report (Optional Add‑On)
- Short‑form report: $300
- Full report with markups: $600
Includes:
- Summary of issues
- Recommended solutions
- Priority ranking
- Screenshots/markups