Services
Strategy Meets Execution
D28 Consulting works as your outsourced Chief Learning Officer (CLO): in the room for the strategic thinking, then translating it into learning and enablement that actually lands. We stay through launch and after, measuring impact and refining what isn’t working, because long-term success matters just as much as a delivery date.
What We Offer
- Code Consultation & Compliance Reviews – Evaluation and interpretation of applicable codes, standards, adopted requirements, and project criteria to identify compliance considerations and develop practical, defensible solutions.
- Customized Compliance Strategies & AHJ Coordination – Development of project-specific approaches for unique facilities, existing conditions, renovations, system replacements, upgrades, phased construction, and other complex applications, including assistance with code interpretations, permitting requirements, variances, alternative methods, and coordination with authorities having jurisdiction.
- Site, Facility & Project Assessments – Field surveys and technical evaluations of existing conditions, project constraints, system interfaces, and life safety considerations that may impact design, compliance, constructability, or implementation.
- Existing System Evaluations & Modernization Planning – Assessment of existing fire alarm and life safety systems for condition, life expectancy, functionality, capacity, code compliance, expansion capabilities, obsolescence, and modernization needs, including development of phased replacement, migration, and upgrade strategies.
- Due Diligence & Property Assessments – Independent fire alarm and life safety system evaluations for property acquisitions, renovations, capital planning, ownership transitions, facility improvement programs, and long-term system planning.
- Scope & Specification Development – Preparation and review of project scopes, performance criteria, technical specifications, system requirements, and supporting documentation to establish clear project expectations and responsibilities.
- Bid, Proposal & Change Order Reviews – Independent evaluation of contractor proposals, bids, substitutions, RFIs, and change orders for scope accuracy, exclusions, discrepancies, scope gaps, technical requirements, necessity, and alignment with project objectives.
- Fire Alarm & Life Safety System Design Consultation – Technical consultation and design support for fire alarm, emergency communications, mass notification, two-way communication, ERCES, and related low-voltage life safety systems.
- Design, Drawing & Peer Reviews – Independent technical review of system designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, equipment selections, sequences of operation, and other project documentation to identify potential code, coordination, constructability, performance, or documentation concerns.
- Fire Alarm System Layouts & Device Placement Plans – Development of accurate fire alarm and life safety system layouts for both existing facilities and proposed projects. Services may include documenting existing device locations and system configurations, as well as developing code-compliant device placement plans for renovations, remodels, additions, system upgrades, and new construction. Layouts can be provided to building owners, facility managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to support existing system documentation, design development, architectural coordination, budgeting, bidding, permitting, and construction.
- Owner Representation & Project Management Assistance – Independent technical representation and project support throughout planning, design, procurement, bidding, construction, commissioning, acceptance, and closeout to help protect the owner’s interests and support successful project execution.
- Field Observations & Milestone Reviews – Periodic field observations to evaluate installation progress, identify discrepancies or coordination concerns, verify alignment with project requirements, and assist stakeholders in addressing issues before project completion.
- Third-Party Inspections, Testing & Reviews – Independent inspections and technical reviews of new and existing systems, including acceptance testing support, system performance verification, documentation review, drawing review, and evaluation of installations against applicable project requirements.
- Commissioning & Acceptance Support – Technical assistance with functional testing, sequence-of-operation verification, system interfaces, deficiency identification and tracking, final acceptance activities, documentation, and project turnover.
- Litigation Support, Claims & Legal Consultation – Independent technical expertise, analysis, and consultation for disputes, claims, investigations, and legal matters involving fire alarm, fire protection, and life safety systems, including applicable codes and standards, system design, installation, operation, testing, maintenance, and performance.
- Expert Witness Services – Independent technical evaluation, documentation review, development of professional opinions and reports, deposition support, and testimony related to fire alarm and life safety systems, industry practices, and applicable codes and standards.
- Special Inspections & Independent Verification – Independent inspection, testing observation, documentation, and technical verification for projects requiring designated special inspections, third-party review, or additional technical oversight.
