A work plan to reach your objectives

 

The functional program (FP) is a reference tool that allows designers of plans and specifications to get in touch with all the needs of a project. It gathers data on the sector of activity concerned, defines the precise problem and lays the foundations for its resolution. 

 

In addition to establishing the criteria for an intervention strategy, the FP specifies the general, detailed and technical characteristics of the institution's organization, operation and surface area, while focusing on equipment needs, staffing and operating costs. Finally, it balances the financial aspects, the existing physical environment and the current and foreseeable user needs in a real estate scenario.

 

Implementation Steps

 

The steps are based on the methodological procedures of authorities such as the SQI, MSSS, the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC):

  • Analysis of organizational and real estate data;
  • Consultation with site users and documentation of needs;
  • Synthesis of the data collected and development of guiding principles;
  • Determination of preferred parameters to meet user needs;
  • Development of a pre-concept real estate scenario;
  • Determination of parameters to prioritize in order to meet users' needs (space requirements, functional connections, design criteria, performance objectives, etc.). 

 

 

STGM Planification Added Value

 

  • Specialization in FTP for institutions covering a wide range of uses: healthcare, housing, specialized healthcare, education, research, administrative, industrial, etc;
  • Experts who integrate the latest trends (process optimization, Lean and Six Sigma approaches, integrated design process (IDP), BIM tools).
  • A rigorous approach and proven data collection methods, including collaborative workshop sessions;
  • A thorough understanding of user needs;
  • A solid grasp of the latest trends in leading-edge fields and a large bank of comparables and precedents, particularly in the healthcare and social services sectors;
  • Creating synergy between the institution's stakeholders and the professionals on our team.