Driven Delivery Method

Client submits bid package (PDFs, preliminary layouts, marked-up plans, scope notes, specifications, design budgets, timelines & BIM expectations). Packages may be incomplete — this is expected. High-level review identifies project size and system type(s), complexity and AHJ considerations, timelines and program requirements.

Driven team independently evaluates scope, quantities, and approach. Discrepancies between scope information provided and Driven Scope evaluation are identified. Design effort is defined and priced based on complexity, schedule, and deliverables.

Scope assumptions, budget, and timeline are aligned with the client. Client confirms intent to proceed and awards the project.

For new clients, Driven onboarding forms are filled out to properly onboard clients and allow clients to add Driven as a vendor. Align project billing terms and SOV as required.

Project entered into internal systems and assigned to production queue. File setup and preparation: required files audited and collected (CADs, backgrounds, flow tests, site plans), CAD/model backgrounds cleaned and standardized, client templates, title blocks, and standards applied. Designer and/or design team formally assigned.

Kickoff meeting with client, Driven sales, and design teams. Seamless handoff to the lead designer with clear communication channels and sharing of project contact information. Alignment on overall design intent. Focus on validating direction, expectations and timelines.

Designers develop preliminary layout focused on system approach and routing strategy, major components (zones, mains, standpipes, riser and fire pump configurations). Preliminary plans reviewed with client; feedback incorporated. Design direction formally locked to prevent late-stage redesign.

Full detailing completed: working plans and material data for submittal, hydraulic and seismic calculations, bracing, hanger, and constructability solutions. Internal 3-step quality control process: self-check (designer), Account Manager review, internal third-party QC. Ensures code compliance, accuracy, and constructability.

Complete submittal package assembled: drawings, calculations, supporting documentation. Final design delivered and ready for final client approvals and AHJ submission.

AHJ, insurance, and client QA/QC comments addressed. Revisions and ASIs addressed as needed. Ongoing support beyond initial submittal.

Fabrication Triangulation meeting prior to listings. Material usage confirmation. Determine installation sequencing and fabrication preferences by area.

Rapid response to fabrication, field and design questions. Final documentation reflecting installed conditions on as-built documents. After Action Review conducted upon project completion to continuously refine and improve the process.