How Maple’s Pre-Con team supports specifiers in early design stages

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Through early specification, architects and specifiers can rely on Maple's pre-construction services to write product specifications directly in the platform for a seamless collaboration.

Close collaboration during the pre-construction stage between specifiers and manufacturers can help optimise projects in a variety of ways.

If you weren’t already aware, Maple Façades are NBS Chorus Specification Writing Partners, so specifiers can depend on us to write specifications for their projects or work with our teams to produce specifications in CAWS and Uniclass templates for exporting into your documents. This collaboration enables Maple’s services to be used to their full potential, particularly our pre-construction services.

Here are some of the ways that Maple’s Pre-Construction services can play a key role in the specification writing process.

Collaboration across disciplines

Specification platforms enable collaboration between architects, specifiers and manufacturers on a single platform, making it easier to review, edit, and approve details in real-time. This cross-disciplinary approach allows Maple to get under the skin of the project from the beginning and protect your design intent.

Compliance and regulatory assurance

Following the Building Safety Act 2022 and the introduction of the Golden Thread, demonstrating compliance in the early stages is more vital than ever. Specification platforms are regularly updated with the latest regulations to aid compliance. To complement this, Maple’s pre-construction service provides industry-leading advice on HSEQ principles such as The Building Safety Act 2022, reducing the likelihood of non-compliance issues and avoiding delays in project approval.

Cost estimation and budget alignment

Early in pre-construction, specifications outline the quality, performance, and types of materials to be used, which enables more accurate cost estimation. By inviting Maple into your spec, we can better align our products and services using value engineering options and modern installation methodologies, preventing cost overruns and enabling informed adjustments if necessary.

Risk reduction and quality control

Collaboration with specification writing partners such as Maple Façades benefits your projects as we are specialists in aluminium façades and our team of experts will ensure specifications are accurate and aligned with current standards.

Ultimately, by inviting Maple into your specification in the pre-construction stage, your project will benefit from our expertise and experience in designing, supplying and installing aluminium façades.