Architectural Products
More Precision. More Performance. More Possibilities.
Great spaces start with great structure. Holmes + Brakel’s Architectural Products team is dedicated to ensuring every project is executed with precision, expertise, and efficiency.
Nine Industry Veterans
Our team of nine specialists brings a wealth of knowledge in specification, project management, and execution, ensuring seamless delivery from concept to completion.
Led by an industry veteran with experience at both the manufacturer and dealer levels, our Architectural Products team offers sophisticated solutions tailored to each project’s unique demands.
Our best practices are built on a structured five-phase project management formula:
Project Lifecycle
Every successful project follows a structured process, beginning with a clear understanding of the project’s intent and product knowledge. By establishing scope, defining objectives, and setting measurable outcomes, we lay the groundwork for a seamless execution. Once the planning phase is underway, we outline detailed schedules, set milestones, and refine design applications while evaluating costs and risks. Execution follows, where shop drawings are created, site reviews take place, and all resources are coordinated to ensure cost and schedule alignment. Throughout the process, we monitor key performance indicators, track updates, mitigate risks, and oversee activity on-site to maintain project momentum. Finally, as we close out, we complete substantial completion analysis, manage deficiencies, and conduct final project handovers to ensure all expectations are met.
Project Path: From Discovery to Completion
Each project follows a structured path to ensure clarity, efficiency, and precision at every stage. The journey begins with discovery and familiarization, where we gain insights into project needs and requirements. Budgeting and preliminary drawings establish the foundation, leading to necessary approvals and site auditing to validate measurements. As the process progresses, revisions and final submissions ensure that every detail aligns with expectations before moving into the order and manufacturing phase. The final stretch includes transit, delivery, and expert installation, bringing the vision to life.
Timelines & Precision: 10-15 Weeks to Execution
Precision is at the heart of every successful project, and timelines are carefully managed to align with expectations. A 10-15 week schedule ensures every step, from initial measurement to final installation, is executed with accuracy. Success is determined by meticulous dimensioning, with factors such as floor and ceiling leveling, base building conditions, and critical “hold-to” dimensions playing a key role in final outcomes. Every component, including glazing, door frames, and interfaces, must align seamlessly to create a flawless installation.
Site Intelligence: Data That Drives Decisions
Every measurement and data point collected during the site review influences decision-making throughout the project. The feasibility of selected products is assessed, and adjustments to drawings may be required based on site conditions. Special product modifications, coordination with construction teams, and potential budget adjustments are all considerations that emerge from this phase. The information gathered determines delivery options, schedule adjustments, and ensures all site conditions are accounted for before execution begins.
Change Management: Planning for the Unexpected
Change is inevitable, but how it is managed defines project success. Adjustments in plan, direction, timing, and outcome require structured control and communication. Every modification is considered with the same level of precision as the initial planning phase. Whether it’s RFI submittals, communicated concerns, directed changes, or actioning change orders, each step is documented and addressed to ensure clarity and alignment with project goals.