Together with their colleagues, experienced project managers ensures smooth execution of your order and gurantee puntual delivery of the laboratory.
You can rely on us !
Without professional management and planning, any significant project will fail. We carefully manage every aspect of our laboratory projects, from needs analysis to final acceptance and handover, thus ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
Needs Analysis
Although all aspects of project management are important, it is critical to create a
foundation for success with a thorough needs analysis.
I. Space (square meters available, new construction or existing, can the existing walls be moved?, Does the building contain asbestos? What is the existing "utility infrastructure?", Enough amperage/wattage, Water supply?, Waste treatment?, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)?...
II. Purpose (the purpose for today and future usage, need for storage, hazardous or non hazardous materials?
III. Budget
IV. Equipment
V. People (how many people with which education level?)
VI. Workflow
VII. Local Regulations and Safety Requirements
VIII. Time Line
Furniture Design
We plan your laboratory using our customized AutoCAD software. You receive a complete set of drawings including: Plan view, Elevation view, 3D simulation, Worktop drawings, Installation drawings.
You will be able to do a virtual "walk through" with our 3D simulation technology.
Engineering and Installation Drawings
In addition to the laboratory furniture drawings, engineering and installation drawings
are critical to a successful installation. We work with professional, qualified engineering
companies to create mechanical, electrical and HVAC drawings that meet local requirements and safety standards.
Work Scope and Proposal
We incorporate the complete needs analysis, approved furniture designs and certified
engineering and installation drawings to draft the initial work scope and proposal. This
scope clearly states responsibilities of all involved parties.
Contract Preparation and Management
We believe it is important for our customers to have a very clear understanding of:
- What they are buying
- Who is responsible for the various activities
- When payments are due
- How to make change requests
- What the project timeline is
- We work closely with our clients to create agreements that are easy to sign because
they are fair and equally protect all parties.
Manufacturing
The name Köttermann stands for high quality and long lasting laboratory system "made
in Germany." All the components - cabinets, benching, fume cupboards and service fittings - are made specifically for the demanding laboratory environment.
All of the relevant DIN and other international certification, plus CE and GS marks, document the safety and functionality of our laboratory furniture.
Logistics
A critical component of controlling costs and meeting the project deadline is to address logistics early and to closely manage and monitor every aspect of getting an order.
Installation
Any product is only as good as its installation. Our staff supervises locally
trained companies to make certain the installation is completed according to all
drawings. Working with experienced local organizations helps to control costs and to
ensure local codes, practices, requirements and safety standards are met.
Commissioning
After the installation is complete, we test and calibrate fume cupboards to ensure they
are working properly and meet safety requirements.
Final Acceptance and Handover
The final acceptance and handover is the best part of any project. We do a final walk
through of the lab to ensure every aspect of the project is as it should be.
