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Design review and technical verification
A design review is a check of the design before works start, to find errors, omissions and clashes between disciplines while they are still simple to fix. Critical assessment of engineering designs across the disciplines we are qualified to author, checking regulatory compliance, coordination and risk prior to construction.
Critical design review, document by document
We review written documents and drawings across the disciplines we design and issue reasoned opinions to the client.
Reviewed MEP disciplines
Reviewed solely by those qualified to design: HVAC, DHW, Electrical, Telecommunications (ITED/ITUR), and Fire safety.
Document completeness
We verify the presence, legibility, and sufficiency of all pieces required for the design stage under review.
Regulatory compliance
We check strict compliance with the legal diplomas and technical standards in force at the governing date of the design.
Interdisciplinary coordination
We cross-reference routes and openings across technical disciplines, architecture, and structures to prevent physical clashes on site.
Constructability and maintenance
We assess practical installation feasibility and genuine maintenance and operational access conditions.
Consistency of BOQ and sizing
We verify consistency between specifications, calculation notes, and bills of quantities, reducing omissions and variation claims.
Structured five-stage methodology
A rigorous, traceable methodology from the initial qualification check through to delivery of the conclusive report.
Initial check and qualification
Before accepting, we confirm our own qualification to design the disciplines under review.
Scope definition and document inventory
We identify the exact physical asset and formally log every written and drawing document received with version and date.
Technical review and observation matrix
We assess the project across the six verification classes; every observation is grounded in a diploma, standard, or proven practice.
Contradictory procedure with the designer
We submit the list of observations to the author of the design for response, clarification or correction, before issuing any final opinion.
Design review report
We issue a formal report to the client with our concluding opinion, documenting compliance status and outcomes for every item reviewed.
Who design review is for
What you gain with Afazeres Curiosos
Documented scope
Before work starts, the scope of the review is recorded in writing: design documents and disciplines to review.
Strict normative grounding
Each observation pinpoints the verified fact, exact drawing location, and applicable article or standard.
Authorship stays with the designer
We identify and justify each non-compliance; correction and design liability remain with the author.
Traceability and transparency
A transparent contradictory matrix and structured reporting, giving the client a robust basis for technical decision-making.
Frequently asked questions about design review
What is a design review?
It is a check of the design by a team other than the one that prepared it: compliance with standards, consistency between written and drawn documents, coordination between disciplines and quantities. It ends with a report of recommended corrections.
Is a design review mandatory?
In public works, the Public Contracts Code requires a review of the detailed design in certain cases, depending on the complexity and value of the works. In private works it is the client's choice, recommended before requesting contractor bids.
When should a design review be done?
Before requesting contractor bids or starting works. That is when fixing an error costs a change on paper instead of extra works on site.
How much does a design review cost?
It depends on the size and type of building, the scope required and the level of detail. We prepare the proposal after receiving the documents (design documents and disciplines to review), to make sure what we propose fits what you need.
How do I request a proposal or contact you?
You can request a quote or an online consultation in the Client Room, write to geral@afazerescuriosos.pt, call +351 21 145 1077, message us on WhatsApp or book a preliminary call to frame your request.
How would you like to check the quality and compliance of your design?
If you already know which service you need, request a quote. If you first need to weigh up alternatives or clarify a specific question, choose online consultancy.
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