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Key Steps continued or a separate project management com- pany often using software to track or log the submittals. If there is no official reviewprocess in force by the owner or project manager, the dealer should incorporate one into the procedures. This is an area of quality control that is often overlooked and may directly lead to defective construction. When dealers and their subcontractors don't place enough importance on this process, the submittal is either lacking important information needed or is incomplete. Often the items being sub- stituted are because the original prod- uct(s) are no longer available, the sub- contractor may not be an "approved installer, " or the owner is able to pur- chase the substituted product at less cost than the original product specified. The Submittal/ Shop Drawing review process is vital to controlling quality, avoiding claims, back charges, and unsatisfied punch lists. All parties on a project have the responsibility to com- plete the work each has agreed to in Association Highlights continued economy, legislators who really know very little about the design industry believe their false claims and agree to sponsor/support these bills. A full-scale effort will be needed to stop an onslaught of these hybrid prac- tice acts from becoming enacted next year. These new bills would do the fol- lowing: • Establish new regulatory schemes. • Make it illegal to practice some resi- dential and likely all commercial design without a license/registration that the foodservice industry will find impossi- ble to obtain, • Potentially force businesses to make a licensed interior designer an officer of the corporation in order to make draw- ings or even provide consultations (e.g. Florida). • Place others in the design community at an unfair economic disadvantagewith their state-sanctioned title. • Have historically been a Trojan horse leading tomore onerous regulations,and 34 FEDA News & Views accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The dealer should carefully study the plans and specifica- tions and complete ordering and deliv- ery well ahead of the published sched- ule or deadlines. If at any time it's discovered that the work being done isn't in accordance with the plans and specifications, the problem should be corrected immedi- ately without waiting for the final inspection to discover the error. Adequate, experienced and compe- tent supervision is required so the work being done is in accordance with the approved shop drawings and submittals. The coordination of all of the work in the contract ensures the proper and safe installation of the equipment. It's critically important that project managers are thoroughly knowledge- able of each and every trade on the proj- ect. This doesn't necessarily mean that they must be experts in all trades, but they do need training to be aware of the resources available should it be required. This ensures the work is being per- formed in accordance with approved will reverse the anti-regulation momen- tumestablished over the last five years. With Patti's help, FEDA will continue to keep our members informed of inte- rior design legislation within their state and advise members who to contact in their legislature to voice their opinion. FEDA 2012 Profit Survey……FREE! Knowing where you stand in themar- ket is crucial to the success of any busi- ness. FEDA helps its members do just that with its Annual Profit Survey. Conducted by the Profit Planning Group (led by Al Bates), the profit survey pro- vides a summary of the cost of doing business for participating firms, along with several management tools to help improve your companies profit per- formance.The results report is FREE to all FEDAmembers that participate.Look for your profit survey forms in June. FEDA atThe NAFEM Show Materials have been sent to the FEDA membership regarding The NAFEM documents and the manufacturers' installation requirements for the equip- ment and materials being used. It also ensures the work conforms with the requirements of local codes,in particular health codes.The job of a project man- ager requires someonewith solid experi- ence who is willing to assume responsi- bility. Itmust never be taken lightly. Finally, the building inspector or health department reports should never be used as a substitute for the pre-punch inspection.Unresolved prob- lems that eventually become noted by code officials are upsetting to owners and consultants and create adversity through the rest of the project. u About the Author: Foster Frable Jr. is the president of Consulting and Design Firm Clevenger Frable LaVallee, Inc. in White Plains,N.Y.To reach him, call 914-997-9660. Show (February 7-9, 2013) in Orlando, Fla. In particular, you should be reserv- ing your hotel rooms and registering your people for the show. Mark your calendar for the FEDA Box Lunch Seminar on February 8, 2013, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. Our speaker will be professional sales trainer Joe Ellers, who will discuss the topic "Good" and "Real"……A Blueprint for Success. Registration for this special FEDA sales training seminar will be sent to the FEDA membership this October. MarkYour Calendar for FEDA's 2013 Convention…New Location for our 80th! Come help us celebrate our 80th Anniversary during the 2013 FEDA Annual Convention at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio,Texas, April 3 – 7. Our convention chair will be Joe Schmitt of Rapids Wholesale Equipment and Assistant Chair Jack Lewis, Mission Restaurant Supply. continued on page 36