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It is often typical for architectural and engineering firms to approach building solutions by listing their client's assumed needs, then allocating space according to the list. This can be costly and counterproductive to initial goals because the firm may be unaware of operating inefficiencies specific to fleet facilities. This in turn can cause these inefficiencies to then be unconsciously built into a new or renovated facility. The result is a facility that hinders, rather than supports, operations.
What sets BWR apart? The fact that we engage respected industry practitioners into our staff who have real world experience. As former fleet managers, public works directors and other professionals, the BWR team not only understands, but also can relate to the challenges of your trade. At BWR, we pioneered our programming and planning approach from a holistic perspective to provide efficient and economical solutions.
First, we seek to understand the mission of the specific departments that will use the facility. Then we determine how it will ultimately support that mission, always incorporating the following topics in our facility projects:
- Current and future operations
- Space needs analysis
- Environmental concerns
- Current site and facility assessments
- Staffing analysis
- Analysis of fleet and equipment
- Security concerns
- Storage concerns
- Information technology
- Opportunities to consolidate with third party like-operations
- Changing industry practices (outsourcing opportunities)
We know the development of a new or renovated facility is a rare opportunity for many municipal operations. It’s important to ensure your facility is programmed, planned and designed to your exact needs and desires, both for today and the future. It’s the reason BWR is the right choice for so many facility projects nationwide.
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