Janos P. Spitzer Flooring Consultants, Inc.

WHY YOU NEED A WOOD FLOORING CONSULTANT

Hardwood flooring systems are more complex than they appear. On top of this, new construction methods and changing business realities continually reshape the building industry. Competitive and economic pressures mean developers are faced with many cost impact decisions.

This level of complexity can make it difficult for any one architect or team of architects to thoroughly manage the details. Yet, whether large or small, new or a restoration, more than ever a successful construction project depends on meticulous, vigilant attention to detail.

Enter the flooring consultant. The wood flooring consultant can provide the skill and expertise to facilitate a successful construction project well beyond the wood flooring system installation.

The wood flooring consultant provides crucial input to the value engineering of the project and can help developers obtain their best cost result. In helping to analyze budget constraints against safety issues and environmental impact, the wood flooring consultant is positioned to evaluate the economic value of the project and what is received for that value.

The flooring consultant can effectively help:

reduce project construction, operation and maintenance costs
simplify procedures
improve project schedules
reduce waste
increase procurement efficiency
use resources more effectively
develop innovative approaches

The wood flooring consultant provides preconstruction expertise in the structural design and specifications of the flooring assembly from concrete slabs to finishing systems. The consultant offers a neutral overview of the entire wood flooring project within an industry driven by the bias of product manufacturers and distributors, and where there are no standards comparable to trades such as electricity or plumbing.

The benefits of a wood flooring consultant range from guiding and planning structural systems and aesthetics, to costing and budgeting, supply chain management, and failure prevention. The flooring system represents about 5 to 7% of the total cost of a building's construction, yet has a far greater impact than the dollars imply. Integrating the flooring system into the entire structure is a huge and important job.

Recommendations about items such as sound attenuation, flame proofing, species selection and product specifications have far-reaching impact. For example, suggesting product parity at better price points can equal substantial cost savings for the developer. Understanding the supply chain of wood from forest sources to wholesaler to distributor to mill is essential for materials availability and timely delivery to the site.

The wood flooring consultant is a preventive for trouble. Wood flooring failures not only look unsightly, but can compromise the integrity of the entire interior construction. The consultant can prevent failures before they become costly, perhaps unsolvable headaches.

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