Storage Systems Midwest, Inc. is here to add value to your projects by providing a comprehensive solution for your clients. We will be happy to assist in storage solutions , furniture , as well as the design and floor load requirements.

Support
With our experience in conventional and alternative storage systems, we can support your planning process in the following ways.

Pre-Contract Phase

• Assist in the development of special informational studies
  
• Life-cycle costing analysis for various storage methods
  
• Functional advantages of various storage methods
  
• Construction advantages of various storage methods
  
• Industry trends in storage systems 
  

Programming Phase

• Gather data for existing and projected storage needs.
  
• Educate the client regarding benefits of various storage methods
  
• Conduct client visits to similar applications
  
• Assist in evaluation of the different methods of purchase
  
• Develop preliminary budget cost information
  
• Develop cost and space comparisons for mobile high density storage
  

Schematic Design Phase

• Attend appropriate department user meetings
  
• Develop schematic room plans, elevations, and section drawings
  
• Provide preliminary specifications, equipment, materials, colors, etc.
  
• Review and coordinate structural (floor load) requirements and fire protection considerations
  
• Provide budget costs for storage systems as indicated
  
• Finalize all product locations and specifications
  

Contract Documents Phase

• Prepare all necessary final working drawings for storage systems
  
• Provide final written specifications for storage systems
  

Bid / Award Process

• Attend pre-bid meetings to provide information and correlation
  
• Assist in evaluation or review of alternates or substitutions
  

Construction Phase

• Attend construction meetings when appropriate
  
• Review shop drawings where required
  
• Review installation procedures
  
• Coordinate delivery, staging, and installation schedules
  
• Provide necessary guarantees and warranties
  
• Project management services
  

Move-In Phase

• Assist necessary departments with functional changes
  
• Assist facility management with in-service training
  

             Post-Construction Evaluation    

• Create and review punch list with architect and client
  
• Review benefits of team relationship with architect
  

For more information, or to request an AIA and IIDA approved Lunch & Learn presentation Click here or call 800-776-7032.
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