Design review and supervision

Overview

Owners often appoint design consultants and contractors from different firms, and neither is in a neutral position to check their own work. An independent reviewer finds gaps while they are still cheap to fix: a system missing from the drawings, an undersized equipment room, or a device that does not meet the operator's specification.

Megatrend provides that independent view. On Hilton Tapestry Casamia Hoi An, we first reviewed the ELV and IT design, then provided independent supervision of the ELV systems.

Scope

• Design review: verification of design documents, system integration and technical compliance.
• Systems reviewed: CCTV, public address, access control, audio-visual, background music, IPTV, PBX, PMS, structured cabling, servers and BMS-related infrastructure.
• Common infrastructure: UPS, equipment racks, cable trays, containment, power distribution and grounding.
• Site supervision: inspection of installed work, tracking of defects and review of test results.
• Brand conversion: assessment of existing properties against a new operator's requirements.

How we work

1. Set the baseline: agree which standards and project requirements apply.
2. Review: issue clear comments on drawings, specifications and submittals.
3. Supervise: inspect work on site at agreed milestones and record findings.
4. Support handover: verify that testing is complete and that the operator receives what it needs.