Interior Design That Keeps Projects Moving
How DIG keeps interiors from slowing the project down.
The DIG Flow is our approach to interior design coordination that prevents delays, eliminates scope confusion, and keeps projects moving through construction. It’s the behind-the-scenes work that ensures interiors support the build, not slow it down.
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Week of March 23, 2026
Coordinated with the client and procurement team to review construction schedules and FF&E delivery timelines across four locations with overlapping installation periods.
Aligned priorities and sequencing across all sites to ensure a smooth, well-managed installation process, minimizing scheduling conflicts and reducing risk of delays. – NC
Phase: Procurement / Installation Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Schedule alignment; reduced delivery conflicts and installation delays
Week of March 16, 2026
Coordinated with the architect and MEP engineer to review ceiling design intent, ensuring proposed soffits and decorative lighting align with mechanical systems and equipment.
Proactively resolved potential conflicts between design and building systems, preserving design intent while preventing field clashes, revisions, and installation delays. – NC
Phase: Design Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Clash avoidance; reduced field rework and schedule disruptions
Week of March 9, 2026
Ordered, organized, and labeled physical material samples for a new project, compiling them into a coordinated package for shipment to the client ahead of an upcoming site visit.
Enabled early client review of materials to support informed decision-making alongside the finish specifications, strengthening alignment and reducing delays during in-person discussions. – JSL
Phase: Design Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Accelerated approvals; reduced revision cycles and decision delays
Week of March 2, 2026
Developed an organized Excel tracker listing all client building locations to streamline requests for additional items and replacement pieces across multiple sites.
Enabled DIG and the client to collaborate within a shared reference document, reducing back-and-forth emails and accelerating response time. The tracker also supports the procurement team in identifying and ordering the correct items for each location. – JSL
Phase: Procurement Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Improved ordering accuracy; reduced communication delays and administrative rework
Week of February 23, 2026
Presented existing finishes alongside required reselections driven by project timeline constraints to align expectations and maintain design clarity..
Managed client decision-making proactively by clearly outlining schedule impacts and alternative options, preventing delays and preserving project momentum. – NC
Phase: Design Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Schedule protection; minimized reselection delays and decision bottlenecks
Week of February 16, 2026
Identified and documented existing furniture and accessories to remain across multiple Senior Living locations, highlighting items on furniture plans and capturing photo references to guide field teams during construction.
Coordinated with the general contractor to ensure protected items were removed, stored, and accurately reinstalled—supporting a smooth installation process and preserving the client’s design intent. – NC
Phase: Pre-Construction / Installation Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Asset protection; reduced replacement costs and minimized field rework
Week of February 9, 2026
Identified and documented existing furniture and accessories to remain across multiple Senior Living locations, highlighting items on furniture plans and capturing photo references to guide field teams during construction.
Coordinated with the general contractor to ensure protected items were removed, stored, and accurately reinstalled, supporting a smooth installation process and preserving the client’s design intent. – JSL
Phase: Pre-Construction / Installation Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Asset protection; reduced replacement costs and minimized field rework
Week of February 2, 2026
Developed schematic artwork for multiple branded interior tools for State Testing Centers to support early design alignment and coordination.
Built client trust by collaborating on messaging and visual direction, secured preliminary approvals, and provided a clear, concise brief for vendor execution, reducing back-and-forth, saving time, and avoiding unnecessary costs. – CP
Phase: Design Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Streamlined approvals; reduced vendor revisions and rework
Week of January 26, 2026
Created a repurposing log identifying furniture and décor items to be retained after construction, with annotated furniture plans and photo references shared with the contractor team. in advance.
Prevented accidental disposal and ensured safe removal, storage, and reinstallation of existing items during construction. – NC
Phase: Pre-Construction Coordination • Project & Cost Impact: Asset protection; avoided replacement costs and rework
Week of January 19, 2026
Received updated construction schedules for four project locations and coordinated with the tile vendor to hold specified material in advance.
Prevented potential reselection and schedule disruption due to lead time constraints across multiple sites. – NC
Phase: Pre-Installation Coordination • Project & Cost impact: Schedule protection; avoided material reselection
Week of January 12, 2026
Revised the furniture plan for an installation scheduled this week to accommodate last-minute client changes. Updated plans with clearly highlighted adjustments were shared with the DIG installation team ahead of time so the install could proceed smoothly without the client on site.
Proactively coordinating these changes ensured the space functions as intended upon move-in and avoided potential delays or rework during installation. – JM
Phase: Installation • Project & Cost impact: DIG / Installation Team
Week of January 9, 2026
Noticed unpainted window kit frames during a GC walkthrough and confirmed they were acceptable as installed.
Avoided an unnecessary return visit from the painter, preventing schedule disruption and additional coordination. – DM
Phase: Construction • Project & Cost impact: GC