DESIGN QUALITY REVIEW

We review the design before inconsistencies become construction-site problems

We review the design before inconsistencies become construction-site problems

We review the design before inconsistencies become construction-site problems

Independent review of design quality and compliance with client requirements.

Independent review of design quality and compliance with client requirements.

Independent review of design quality and compliance with client requirements.

This service does not replace any statutory design review or expert examination required by applicable legislation.

DOCUMENT COORDINATION

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

DRAWINGS

SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN DISCIPLINES

QUANTITIES

A design can be correct in individual parts but inconsistent as a whole

A design can be correct in individual parts but inconsistent as a whole

In large projects, information is distributed across dozens or hundreds of drawings, specifications, client requirements and design discipline documents. Each part can appear correct in isolation, but contradictions often emerge only when the documents are compared together.

In large projects, information is distributed across dozens or hundreds of drawings, specifications, client requirements and design discipline documents. Each part can appear correct in isolation, but contradictions often emerge only when the documents are compared together.

An inconsistency that takes hours to resolve during design can cost days, rework and additional expense on site

An inconsistency that takes hours to resolve during design can cost days, rework and additional expense on site

01

Non-compliance with client requirements

A client requirement is missing from the design or interpreted differently across documents.

02

Contradictions between design documents

Plans, sections, details and specifications provide different information for the same solution.

03

Coordination issues between disciplines

Architecture, structures, MEP, interiors and other design discipline solutions are not fully coordinated.

04

Quantity discrepancies

Quantities or elements shown in drawings, specifications and BoQ do not match.

05

Documentation quality issues

Incorrect references, revisions, document numbers, language inconsistencies or outdated documents.

METHOD

We review the design as one integrated information system

We review the design as one integrated information system

We compare client requirements, drawings, specifications, design discipline solutions and quantities to identify inconsistencies that may not be visible in individual documents.

We compare client requirements, drawings, specifications, design discipline solutions and quantities to identify inconsistencies that may not be visible in individual documents.

The value of the review comes not from analysing documents individually, but from comparing the information between them

The value of the review comes not from analysing documents individually, but from comparing the information between them

01

Compliance with client requirements

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS ↔ DESIGN SOLUTIONS

We compare the proposed design solutions against the client’s requirements, Design Brief and other applicable project requirements.

02

Cross-checking of design documents

DRAWINGS ↔ SECTIONS ↔ DETAILS ↔ SPECIFICATIONS

We compare drawings, schedules, specifications, details and related documents to identify inconsistencies and missing information.

03

Design discipline coordination

ARCHITECTURE ↔ STRUCTURES ↔ MEP ↔ INTERIORS

We review interfaces between architecture, structures, MEP and other disciplines to identify conflicting or uncoordinated solutions.

04

Quantity review

DRAWINGS ↔ SPECIFICATIONS ↔ SUMMARIES ↔ BoQ

We compare quantities between drawings, schedules, specifications, summaries and BoQ where sufficient information is available.

SERVICES

The scope of the review is adapted to the project stage and risk

The scope of the review is adapted to the project stage and risk

The review can begin with a focused selection of documents and expand to multiple disciplines or a full design quality review where required.

The review can begin with a focused selection of documents and expand to multiple disciplines or a full design quality review where required.

The fee is determined individually depending on the volume of documentation, project complexity, number of disciplines and agreed review scope.

01

Initial quality review

A focused review of up to approximately 10 selected design documents or one defined project risk area.

from €300

02

Architectural design quality review

Client requirements + architectural design + quantities

Client requirements + architectural design + quantities

03

Architecture and interior design review

Client requirements + architecture + interiors + quantities

Client requirements + architecture + interiors + quantities

04

Design coordination review

Client requirements + site planning + general plans + architecture + technical specifications + interiors + quantities

Client requirements + site planning + general plans + architecture + technical specifications + interiors + quantities

05

Full design quality review

Client requirements + design disciplines + quantities

Client requirements + design disciplines + quantities

EXAMPLE

What can be identified in a single design discipline?

What can be identified in a single design discipline?

An anonymised example from a quality review of the architectural design package of a residential building.

An anonymised example from a quality review of the architectural design package of a residential building.

131

131

design documents reviewed

65

65

documents with identified issues

The review compares plans, sections, details, specifications, quantities and client requirements — not just individual drawings.

The review compares plans, sections, details, specifications, quantities and client requirements — not just individual drawings.

The goal is not to identify as many issues as possible. The goal is to identify the important ones early enough

The goal is not to identify as many issues as possible. The goal is to identify the important ones early enough

SPECIFIC EXAMPLES

What can the review identify?

4150 mm ↔ 4235–4275 mm

The floor-to-floor height shown in the design does not comply with the client requirements.

2200 mm ↔ 2400 mm

The apartment entrance door opening height does not comply with the specified requirement.

36 dB ↔ 47 dB

The acoustic performance of the specified glazing does not meet the required value.

4291.10 m² ↔ 4390.08 m²

The façade quantity in the design documentation differs from the BoQ by 98.98 m².

624.6 m ↔ 652.6 m

The drainage channel quantity differs by 28.0 m, approximately 4.5%.

6th and 8th floors → floor type omitted

The floor area summary does not include a separate floor type used on the 6th and 8th floors.

The examples are anonymised and are provided only to illustrate the review methodology.

Non-compliance with client requirements

Proposed solutions or technical parameters do not meet the stated client requirements.

Contradictions between drawings and specifications

Different documents give different dimensions, materials or technical parameters for the same element.

Document reference and revision issues

Incorrect document references, document numbers or revision information.

Quantity discrepancies

Quantities shown in specifications, drawings and summaries do not match.

LV / EN documentation contradictions

Latvian and English text in the same document describes different solutions.

Design discipline and document coordination issues

Related project documents or disciplines specify conflicting solutions.

DELIVERABLES

The client receives a practical result, not a generic opinion

The client receives a practical result, not a generic opinion

The review output is prepared so designers, project managers and clients can quickly understand each issue and where it occurs.

The review output is prepared so designers, project managers and clients can quickly understand each issue and where it occurs.

A review comment should be specific enough for the designer to understand not only what is wrong, but also where it needs to be corrected

A review comment should be specific enough for the designer to understand not only what is wrong, but also where it needs to be corrected

01

Annotated PDFs

Issues are marked directly on the relevant drawings and documents.

02

Issue register

A structured list of identified inconsistencies and review comments.

03

Management summary

A concise overview of key findings, risks and recurring issue types.

04

Requirements compliance overview

A structured overview of identified deviations from client requirements.

05

Repeat review

Where required, revised documents can be reviewed again after corrections.

ABOUT KYWATRACE

Design quality review with a practical construction and project management perspective

Design quality review with a practical construction and project management perspective

Independent design quality review focused on identifying inconsistencies between client requirements, project documents, disciplines and quantities at an early stage.

Independent design quality review focused on identifying inconsistencies between client requirements, project documents, disciplines and quantities at an early stage.

Mārtiņš Kaiva

Construction and project management professional with experience in design, design coordination, building management and real estate development projects.

Design and design coordination

Experience in coordinating architectural and engineering solutions and managing project documentation.

Construction and building management processes

Experience in managing technical processes, procurement, contracts, delivery control and building operations.

Client and project management perspective

Focus on whether a proposed solution is not only formally correct, but coordinated, buildable and aligned with client requirements.

KYWATRACE is based on a simple principle — a design should be reviewed as one integrated whole, not as a collection of separate documents

KYWATRACE is based on a simple principle — a design should be reviewed as one integrated whole, not as a collection of separate documents

CONFIDENTIALITY

Your project information remains confidential

Your project information remains confidential

Design documentation is used solely for the performance of the agreed service and is not published or used for the benefit of other clients.

Detailed information protection, data processing and confidentiality requirements are defined in the service agreement.

A non-disclosure agreement can be signed before project documentation is shared.

A non-disclosure agreement can be signed before project documentation is shared.

CONTACT

CONTACT

Would you like to understand what inconsistencies may exist in your project?

Would you like to understand what inconsistencies may exist in your project?

Would you like to understand what inconsistencies may exist in your project?

You can start with an initial review or a short discussion about the project and the most relevant risk areas.

You can start with an initial review or a short discussion about the project and the most relevant risk areas.

Initial quality review — from €300.

Mārtiņš Kaiva

Mārtiņš Kaiva

KYWATRACE

Email: mk@kywatrace.lv

Email: mk@kywatrace.lv

Phone: +371 29 126 123

Phone: +371 29 126 123

KYWATRACE — Design Quality Review

KYWATRACE — Design Quality Review

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