Case Study with CDM Smith
This extremely fast-tracked project could not have been accomplished without having DIRTT at the table – early. Hear about the experience from the Construction Manager, the Architectural firm and the Client.
read moreWe build custom interiors for dynamic companies of all industries throughout North America and abroad. Our approach considers how work is done within your organization, the type of work you do and where you are located, so your space supports your business’ goals and reflects your culture and values.
This approach to interior construction provides cost advantages throughout all phases of your project. Our visual design and specification software, rapid manufacturing lead times and efficient installations provide unmatched financial benefits.
We are competitive with the first cost of a conventionally built interior space. Conventional builders spend approximately 70 percent of your budget on labor, contingencies, fees and conditions, with the remaining 30 percent on materials. When value engineering inevitably affects your project, the only way to stay within budget is to lessen the quality of materials, as labor cost reductions are seldom realized. DIRTT reverses this spending model. On our projects, approximately 70 percent of your budget goes toward materials and 30 percent is spent on labor. The bottom line is you get a higher quality and highly functional space that will adapt to change, in a quicker timeframe.
If rapid change is the only constant within your industry or organization, our solutions are a smart approach to managing your current and projected needs. With the ability to reconfigure and reuse existing elements within your layout, you reduce downtime and achieve significant savings when changes are required. This means you’re in your space faster, leading to an overall cost reduction and the opportunity to start generating revenue sooner.
Get the pricing and schedule predictability you require. Our ICE® 3D design and specification software determines the exact cost of your project as you design your space. When your plan is finalized, so is your quote and we hold to it. With ICE and DIRTT’s Build better™ approach, we eliminate the costly uncertainties, including scheduling delays and material slippage, that drive up costs on traditional builds.
Our clean installations minimize disruptions, dust, jobsite clutter, noise and the amount of time your space is off limits. This stands true for initial construction, maintenance, updates and reconfigurations.
Our solutions are built to your exact specifications in one of our controlled manufacturing facilities and they arrive on-site finished, tested, inspected and ready for installation. In the factory, components are cut to the perfect size and other elements such as plumbing and modular power are pre-installed in the wall cavity. No materials are altered on site, greatly reducing dust, debris, schedule delays and space required for material and tool storage.
When the general contractor sets a tight schedule, our factory-certified installers adhere to that timeline. Using minimal equipment, they tilt-up and connect elements together quickly, without dust or alterations. Other trades on-site can work as needed without waiting for phases to be completed or maneuvering around large equipment and debris.
We use ICE®, our 3D visual design and specification software to take your project from initial design through to manufacturing and delivery. Working with the technologies and systems you already have in place, our software helps streamline workflows for a more efficient and seamless build.
The systems and technologies you have in place remain front and center for your team, while our ICE® software blends seamlessly in. Interactive 3D visuals of your project are created and translated into full pricing and manufacturing data for production. All aspects, from design and pricing to specifying, manufacturing and installation, are tracked and managed through one intuitive platform. Your team stays well-informed and in control at every step.
If seeing is believing, our approach ensures your key stakeholders will truly understand your project without having to decipher line drawings or site plans. Our ICE® software creates true-to-life interactive 3D layouts from scratch and can integrate with existing platforms including Revit®and AutoCAD®. Changes to any aspect of a design can be made instantly in ICE, while pricing, data and schedules are created simultaneously. With full visual understanding, design decisions can be made confidently with concerns addressed before they become problems.
As you design your space, our ICE® software turns plans into production information for our facilities. The visual platform ensures the design is exactly what everyone expects. Pricing is calculated to the penny in real time, with no contingency fees. Your solutions are produced to exact specifications in our controlled factory settings, then delivered and installed in accordance with your building schedule. Accurate budgeting and timelines are determined early.
Experience the freedom of self-expression and create interiors exactly how you imagine them. The parametric nature of our solutions lets you create distinct spaces regardless of scale, scope or industry. Projects with wide parameters, unique angles, specific finishes, complex building challenges, sustainability mandates and bespoke elements can all be fully accommodated.
Our beautiful and environmentally thoughtful palette includes award-winning fabrics, films, glass, veneers, water-based stains, lacquers and paints. Design to your heart’s content.
You have the option to include Customer’s Own Materials (COM) such as glass, textiles, finishes and other supplied items in your design. To ensure the integrity of your COM we test it before using it within our solution to ensure it will perform to your needs and meet our manufacturing quality standards.
Our solutions are made-to-measure in a controlled factory setting that guarantees a consistent fit and finish for your unique conditions. This becomes especially useful when multiple locations require the same aesthetic or when additions and changes made at a later date must cleanly integrate with an existing space.
If you envision it, we’ll build it—it’s that simple. Our solutions do not come in standard sizes, shapes or layouts. They are made-to-measure according to your unique needs so your space looks, feels and functions exactly the way you imagined it.
We design our solutions with clean, rapid, non-disruptive maintenance in mind. So, whether you need to renovate or change something, our tile-based system gives facilities teams access to the wall cavity so repairs and inspections can be done without costly delays and disruptions. Resilient and high quality, our solutions help reduce downtime so you can focus on business as usual.
Facilities teams have easy access to the inner cavity of the walls. Utilities, technologies, power and data can be maintained without the dust and noise associated with tearing out and replacing drywall.
If elements in your space must be updated or replaced, one of our local partners will order the replacement for you. Depending on the scope of the update, a certified installer can be scheduled or your own maintenance team can make the change. With no cutting or refinishing required, the space is ready for business as usual with minimal downtime or disruption to surrounding areas.
Our solutions look and function as permanent features but have the capability to help you adapt to the evolving needs of your organization.
All components can be disassembled, moved and reconfigured quickly without dust, delay or design constraints. Current project needs are met from the beginning and you can be confident your space will adapt to any situation with ease, at any time, without compromising performance.
The ability to adapt quickly and painlessly to changing requirements is a smart and powerful business tactic. Modifying your interior to better position your company for the future can be quick, clean and convenient with our solutions. Integrate your own new or existing technologies and keep them current with ease, update utilities and data networks, and adapt your space to meet business needs for a competitive advantage during periods of sudden change.
This extremely fast-tracked project could not have been accomplished without having DIRTT at the table – early. Hear about the experience from the Construction Manager, the Architectural firm and the Client.
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