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Process

What to expect

Build SMART shifts the challenge of constructing a truly high performing building envelope away from congested building sites and into factories with greater control over material quality and the building process. Our process gives truly high-performance builders – challenged to staff their projects with skilled labor – a huge boost in productivity, producing standardized components of the structure in our factory … you then assemble them on site. Working together, we dramatically reduce your construction cycle time and deliver higher performing, occupied structures sooner.

If you deliver on each of these fronts, any level of building performance is within reach. These are the layers of your building envelope system that Build SMART delivers.

Explore

Upload your drawings to start the conversation.

Our team can help optimize the design. We prepare a detailed proposal for you.

Analyze

Our team works with your project designer. We develop a detailed set of shop drawings for you to review and approve.

Design

Our team works with your project designer. We develop a detailed set of shop drawings for iyou to review and approve.

Produce

Build SMART’s off-site construction takes place in a fully enclosed, well-lit, weather-protected factory and is designed to meet the needs of various construction projects.

Deliver

We coordinate with you to have our products delivered to the jobsite, at your convenience.

Services

When you select Build SMART to supply your next project, you’re not settling for just another producer of prefabricated “Wall Panels.” We do much more than cut and nail your framing together. Build SMART is as an off-site extension of your entire build team.

Design + Engineering Coordination

Our in-house staff of design professionals have experience creating engineering plan approvals and shop drawings using the latest CAD and BIM Technology software.

Fabrication

Once Build SMART shop drawings have been reviewed and approved by your design professional, we will procure all necessary materials, and begin fabrication of your building systems.

Quality Assurance + Control

Build SMART's QA/QC program ensures each project is provided the best designed and tested building materials possible per the project specifications. This oversight guarantees consistent high quality assemblies from incoming materials to systems leaving the factory.

Research + Development

Custom Build SMART tooling, combined with our exclusive use of the industry’s highest quality building products ensures interior walls that are dead flat, rough openings that are fully flashed and air sealed, and high performing windows that are factory installed, plumb level and square.

New Vertical Air Press

Equal distribution of air pressure across a steel frame plate generates 1.5psi across the surface of an E-Wall Panel, this provides several innovative benefits:

• 4.6x less pressure than what is used in the SIP’s industry • Safer, controlled process for components • Safer and repeatable process for employees.

Variety of Insulation Strategies

ZIP System R-sheathing is the simple all-in-one structural panel with built-in exterior insulation. Featuring integrated moisture, air and thermal protection, ZIP System R-sheathing completely reimagines traditional wall assemblies by streamlining exterior water, air and thermal management.

Automated Adhesive Application Process

Automating the application of adhesives to components will provide maximized quality, consistency and speed across production while also eliminating the risk of human error.

Coordination + Virtual Build

Estimation + Optimization

Build SMART’s estimation and optimization process ensures the best outcomes for your project and budget needs.

By leveraging advanced technology and expertise, Build SMART employs a comprehensive approach to deliver accurate cost estimates and optimize project efficiency. This includes analyzing project requirements, considering material costs, labor expenses, and timelines, all while using data-driven insights to identify cost-saving opportunities. Build SMART’s commitment to precision and efficiency helps you make informed decisions, maximize value, and achieve successful project outcomes.

Get in touch so we can learn more about your project and plan the next steps. Our team will work with you to make sure your design is cost-effective, simple to assemble and energy-efficient.

As your design moves beyond the schematic design, we can collaborate with your team to optimize for prefabrication and value, and develop a cost proposal for the Build SMART systems required for your project. Upload your drawings to start the conversation.

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Coordination + Virtual Build

Design + Engineering Coordination

Build SMART offers design and engineering coordination services aimed at streamlining the construction process and ensuring effective collaboration between architects, engineers, and contractors. These services are designed to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and optimize project outcomes.

Our Design Team collaborates and coordinates with your Project Designer to ensure an integrated product delivery. We develop detailed shop drawings and resolve open questions about desired energy performance of your building envelope. By coordinating Build SMART’s off-site construction with site prep and foundations at your building site, you’ll achieve a MUCH higher quality building AND a shorter build time. Your design team needs to think through all of your design details BEFORE construction begins. We’ll adapt your team’s final construction details to a high-performing Build SMART envelope. Fully developing your design details before construction begins means your professional fees peak earlier in the build process … but your total cost and build time will reduce.

Overall, Build SMART’s design and engineering coordination services leverage technology, expertise, and collaborative approaches to enhance project coordination, identify and resolve conflicts, optimize design, and drive successful construction outcomes.

1. BIM Coordination:

Build SMART utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology to coordinate and integrate design and engineering data. BIM enables the creation of a digital model that encompasses various project elements, facilitating collaboration and clash detection to identify and resolve conflicts early on.

2. Clash Detection:

Through advanced software tools, Build SMART identifies clashes or conflicts between different building systems, such as structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. By detecting these clashes in the virtual environment, they can be resolved before construction, saving time and costs.

3. Design Review:

Build SMART conducts thorough design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards. They assess architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and other project documentation to identify potential issues and propose improvements.

4. Constructability Analysis:

Build SMART evaluates the constructability of design plans, considering factors such as materials, methods, sequencing, and site constraints. By analyzing the feasibility of construction, they help optimize the design to enhance efficiency and minimize construction challenges.

5. Coordination Meetings:

Build SMART facilitates regular coordination meetings involving architects, engineers, and contractors. These meetings serve as a platform for discussing project progress, resolving design issues, and aligning stakeholders’ goals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

6. Value Engineering:

Build SMART believes in providing ongoing support to clients even after project completion. We offer maintenance guidelines, warranty programs, and post-installation assistance to ensure long-term performance and client satisfaction.

Factory Construction

Fabrication + Assembly

Once Build SMART shop drawings have been reviewed and approved by your design professional, we will procure all necessary materials, and begin fabrication of your building systems. Build SMART’s fabrication and assembly services are designed to meet the needs of various construction projects. Our services encompass the production and assembly of innovative building components and systems.

By leveraging our expertise in offsite fabrication, Build SMART delivers innovative building solutions that offer enhanced performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Build SMART’s off-site construction takes place in a fully enclosed, well-lit, weather-protected factory. Each semi-automated Build SMART workstation is operated by highly skilled tradesmen wearing appropriate safety equipment and provided with high-quality, well-maintained tools. Work is elevated to optimal working height to avoid injuries or mistakes caused by kneeling or bending. Work in progress moves from one station to the next via roller conveyors. Fixed, directional task lighting is added where necessary to eliminate shadows and maintain precise tolerances.

1. Offsite Fabrication:

Build SMART specializes in offsite fabrication, where building components and systems are manufactured in our controlled environment. This approach ensures precision, quality, and efficiency in the production process.

2. Wall Panels:

Build SMART fabricates high-performance wall panels that are engineered to provide superior insulation, strength and energy efficiency. These panels are manufactured using advanced building materials and techniques, resulting in durable and sustainable structures.

3.Insulated Floor Systems:

Our fabrication services include the production of floor systems that are designed to optimize performance and minimize construction time. These systems are engineered to provide excellent thermal insulation, structural integrity, and fire resistance.

4. Building Envelopes:

Build SMART specializes in the fabrication of building envelopes, including exterior walls, windows, and rough openings. These components are manufactured to enhance energy efficiency, airtightness, and overall building performance.

5. HVAC Integration:

Our process is designed to integrate heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems into our fabricated components. This ensures seamless integration and improved energy efficiency of the building.

6. Quality Assurance:

Throughout the fabrication and assembly process, Build SMART maintains stringent quality control measures. We follow industry standards and conduct rigorous testing to ensure that all components and systems meet the highest quality requirements.

7. Sustainable Practices:

Build SMART is committed to sustainability and incorporates eco-friendly practices in our fabrication and assembly services. We prioritize the use of environmentally friendly materials and employ energy-efficient manufacturing processes.

Material Inspection

Quality Assurance + Control

Before, during, and after fabrication, our expert QA/QC team inspects all incoming materials and all Build SMART systems at various stages of fabrication, and again before packaging for delivery to your job site. Build SMART utilizes comprehensive quality insurance and quality control services to ensure the highest standards in construction projects. Our services encompass various aspects of the construction process, aiming to minimize risks, enhance efficiency, and deliver superior results.

In the factory, Build SMART’s Quality Assurance team inspects all incoming building materials to confirm their compliance with stringent quality and performance standards needed for use in your high performing building. It’s not uncommon for our QA team to refuse delivery of materials that are damaged or otherwise compromised in ways that go unnoticed on a traditional building site.

Every joint, every connection within panels produced by Build SMART is detailed in our factory by trained installers. All work is done under cover, and closely scrutinized by our Quality Control personnel.

Overall, Build SMART’s quality insurance and quality control services focus on proactive measures to prevent quality issues, identify potential risks, and maintain rigorous standards throughout the construction lifecycle. By leveraging our expertise and robust processes, clients can achieve successful project outcomes with exceptional quality.

1. Quality Inspections:

Build SMART performs meticulous off-site inspections at various stages of the fabrication process. We verify that work is executed according to plans, specifications, and industry standards, ensuring compliance with quality requirements.

2. Documentation Review:

Our team reviews project documentation, including plans, specifications, and quality control records. This ensures accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documentation, minimizing errors and discrepancies.

3. Material Testing:

Build SMART conducts comprehensive material testing to verify the quality, integrity, and performance of construction materials. This helps in identifying any substandard materials and ensures that only high-quality materials are used.

4. Non-Destructive Testing:

We utilize advanced non-destructive testing methods to evaluate the structural integrity of components without causing damage. This includes techniques like ultrasound, radiography, and infrared thermography to detect flaws or defects.

5. Quality Training and Education:

Build SMART provides training sessions to educate project teams on quality control practices, procedures, and standards. This helps in developing a quality-conscious culture and ensures that all stakeholders understand their roles in maintaining high-quality standards.

6. Defect Management:

In case of any defects or non-conformities, Build SMART assists in identifying the root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preventing recurrence. This helps in resolving issues promptly, minimizing delays, and ensuring the final deliverables meet quality expectations.

Shipping + Installation

Shipping + Construction Support

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A Build SMART representative will coordinate with your project team to schedule delivery to your job site and to coordinate virtual or in-person consultation to ensure a smooth installation. Build SMART offers comprehensive shipping and construction support services to facilitate efficient project execution.

Build SMART provides on-site installer training and step-by-step Installation Instructions to ensure your build proceeds smoothly. No special training or installation equipment is required. The system is so simple and efficient that most projects are dried-in in half the time of a traditional stick built structure.
Overall, Build SMART’s shipping and construction support services encompass logistics management, project coordination, technical assistance, on-site support, quality assurance, training, and documentation. These services aim to streamline construction projects and enable clients to leverage the benefits of their innovative building systems efficiently.

1. Shipping Services:

Build SMART provides reliable shipping solutions to ensure timely delivery of our construction components and materials. We leverage our extensive logistics network and expertise to handle the transportation logistics for clients. This includes coordinating freight forwarding, customs clearance, and on-site delivery, optimizing the supply chain process.

2. Construction Support Services:

a. Project Management: Build SMART assists clients in managing their construction projects effectively. They offer expert guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with various stakeholders.

b. Technical Assistance: We provide technical expertise and assistance to clients during the construction process. This includes offering advice on material selection, system integration, and installation techniques to optimize efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.

c. Training and Education: Build SMART offers training programs and workshops to educate construction teams on the proper utilization of our innovative building systems. This helps clients maximize the benefits of using their products and enhances overall project success.

d. On-site Support: Build SMART provides on-site support during the construction phase, offering guidance and troubleshooting assistance. Their experienced team collaborates with contractors and builders to address any challenges and ensure smooth implementation of our building systems.

e. Documentation and Reporting: Build SMART maintains accurate documentation and reporting throughout the construction process. This includes documenting progress, materials used, and compliance with regulatory requirements, providing clients with comprehensive records for future reference.

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