Facility Design and Pre-Construction Consulting

Facility Design Consulting | Integrated Strategic Solutions for Modern Buildings

The facility design phases are critical to the success of any project, as they determine the operational efficiency and sustainability of the building for years to come.

At Intelligent Management Solutions (IMS FM), we provide facility design consulting to advisory stakeholders, helping them make design decisions based on a precise analysis of building requirements and future operational needs. This approach ensures a balance between performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Leveraging our technical expertise, we offer specialized solutions that cover both facility design consulting and construction-phase advisory, ensuring the creation of flexible, easy-to-operate facilities with long-term operational sustainability.

Our Facility Design Consulting Phases

1. Concept Phase

At this stage, the IMS FM team analyzes project requirements and defines the core operational objectives, while developing an initial concept for facility planning. This phase helps stakeholders understand the project scope, future operational needs, and the feasibility of implementing design ideas effectively.

2. Feasibility Phase

The IMS FM team evaluates initial project options from operational and financial perspectives, analyzing potential lifecycle costs for the facilities. This phase focuses on providing strategic recommendations on project feasibility and ensuring maximum long-term return on investment.

3. Design Phase

This phase includes reviewing engineering drawings, optimizing space allocation, and identifying optimal locations for critical systems such as electrical, HVAC, and security. IMS FM ensures that the design meets operational and maintenance requirements while enhancing building efficiency and environmental sustainability.

4. Construction Phase

The IMS FM team participates in monitoring the implementation of the design on-site, providing technical feedback and operational improvements before handover. All works are verified to align with the planned design and operational standards.

5. Handover Phase

During this stage, IMS FM conducts final reviews, ensures facility readiness for operation, and verifies that all systems function efficiently according to operational plans. This phase also includes training the client’s team to manage and operate the building effectively.

6. Operational Phase

The IMS FM team develops comprehensive Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans, preventive maintenance programs, and accurate operational cost estimates to ensure long-term operational sustainability. Focus is placed on optimizing performance, managing risks, and maximizing asset utilization over time.

Book a free consultation with a specialized engineer today to discuss your facility design needs.

Why Facility Design Consulting is Essential?

Because the quality of a facility’s early-stage design determines 60–80% of its operational costs over the building’s lifecycle. For this reason, our approach focuses on:

1. Planning efficient circulation of people to ensure smooth workflow and minimize congestion.
2. Identifying optimal locations for critical systems—electrical, HVAC, security, and more—for better accessibility and maintenance.
3. Optimizing spaces allocated for equipment and service areas to enhance usability and operational efficiency.
4. Ensuring the design supports seamless operations while reducing the risk of breakdowns and long-term expenses.

Our Facility Design Consulting Services

1.  Integrated Operations & Maintenance Plans (O&M Plans)

From the earliest stages, we develop detailed O&M plans to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability, including:

• Operational needs analysis to align design with facility management requirements
• Development of multiple operational scenarios for different conditions
• Preventive maintenance programs to reduce failures and improve performance

These plans form the foundation of any sustainable and maintainable project.

2. Lifecycle Costing & Operational Cost Estimation (Pre-Construction Consulting)

Within our pre construction consulting, we provide accurate financial estimates including:

• Expected operational and maintenance costs over the building’s lifecycle
• Financial simulations demonstrating the impact of design decisions on OPEX
• Recommendations for technical and financial solutions to maximize ROI

This gives clients a clear financial vision to support data-driven decisions.

3. Design & Blueprint Review

 A key part of Facility Design Consulting involves thorough technical reviews:

• Analyzing building design for efficiency and maintainability (Design for Maintainability)
• Recommending improvements to ensure accessibility, material durability, and clear service paths
• Reviewing MEP, HVAC, lighting, and control systems for optimal performance
• Ensuring design aligns with sustainability goals and resource efficiency

4. Project Feasibility & Financial Analysis

We provide comprehensive financial analysis services that include:

• Balancing construction and operational costs
• Assessing long-term financial impact of design choices
• Providing alternative financing solutions to support operational efficiency and reduce financial burdens

 5. Advanced Sustainable & Green Solutions

We provide a clear pathway to improving the environmental performance of facilities:

• Energy and water-saving systems and technologies
• Integration of energy management and modeling in the design
• Waste reduction and recycling strategies
• Support for sustainability certifications such as LEED and WELL

Your Strategic Partner in Facility Management & Design

We do more than provide consultancy—we deliver strategic solutions backed by deep expertise and real operational experience, ensuring:

• Reduced operational costs through data-driven, specialized planning
• Increased sustainability and longer asset lifespan
• Practical and smart designs that are easy to operate and maintain
• Increased property value through high-quality, professional design solutions
• A multi-disciplinary team combining engineering, facility management, and sustainability expertise

Contact us now to transform your project into a practical and sustainable facility.

Benefits to Our Clients

1. Clear and comprehensive vision for all project phases
2. Time and effort savings with a single partner covering the full design lifecycle
3. Scalable and updatable O&M plans
4. Higher quality and results aligned with global best practices

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the difference between Design Phase Consulting and Construction Phase Consulting?

• Design Phase Consulting: Focuses on reviewing drawings and designs to ensure maintainability, optimize space allocation, and provide practical solutions for critical systems.
• Construction Phase Consulting: Provides practical support to monitor on-site execution, give technical feedback, and minimize future design changes.

2. Why do I need these consulting services?

To ensure practical, smooth facility operations, reduce equipment failures, improve resource efficiency, and achieve long-term operational sustainability.

3. When should I engage the IMS FM team?

Ideally from the Concept and Feasibility phases, continuing through design and construction to cover all operational requirements.

4. Can these services help reduce operational costs?

Yes, through Lifecycle Costing analysis and recommending more efficient systems and designs during design and construction phases.

5. Can IMS FM provide consulting for ongoing projects?

Yes, we provide design reviews, practical on-site support during construction, and pre-handover improvements to ensure compliance with operational standards.

Intelligent Management Solutions (IMS) – Your trusted partner in facility design consulting.
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