Process
From concept to completion, Porter Panel and Truss provides the support necessary to ensure the success of your project. From design phase and pre-construction consultation; through the submittal and shop drawing process; to fabrication and self-performed installation; to on-site support and inspections - our seasoned team encompasses not only designers and managers experienced in fabrication and construction but senior, savvy craftsmen with decades of field experience that understand the construction process that allows us to better serve our clients and allows us to offer a wide array of wall panel types to meet the needs of our clients.How we typically work:
- Architect / Contractor contact at sketch or architectural drawing stage
- Porter Panel & Truss provides input to most efficient design strategy
- Porter Panel & Truss gives preliminary budget and schedule information for these options
- Architect proceeds with added insight, creates full architecturals
- Porter P&T prepares pricing based on updated plans
- With Contract Award Porter P&T develops shop drawings
- Architect review and Engineer stamp by Porter's or Architects Engineer
- Site work begins
- Factory cutting and assembly begins
- When slab or foundation is ready - Porter crews swiftly assemble the exterior shell using factory assembled components and modules.