I think it is crucial for
clients to understand their situation, available options, and for to discuss a
strategy that takes into account all the project-specific factors. That is why I recommend clients start the evaluation
and planning process with a site assessment.
As a consultant, I perform
approximately 20 site assessment on new projects, across the country, for
premier real estate owner/developers each year.
Afterwards, I have the ability to work with the service providers,
manufacturers and other vendors to determine what is the best solution for each
project and work with various parties to implement it. I have key contacts with the service
providers who control their in-building solutions. An important point to note is that most high-quality
solutions, must be service provider approved and in most cases, the key
components must be secured from them to make the solutions function.
That is why, post-assessment,
I almost always recommend service provider outreach/coordination to start; not
only to understand what is happening with the outdoor sites within the area,
but to get their feedback on how they can support any in-building needs that
the project may have that are not supported by their outdoor upgrades. This process allows me to help clients with a
broadest array of solutions and strategies.
