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DUBAI'S FIRST DESIGN
MANAGEMENT
RESOURCE.

ABOUT

THE OUTWITH, AN INDEPENDENT DESIGN
MANAGEMENT RESOURCE

I have almost 12 years experience in the region and 24 years in design and construction, I founded The Outwith, with a clearly defined mission to serve as an independent design management resource, to offer impartial safeguard within the design and construction process.

My experience within both consultancy and contracting has allowed me to see the stretch of time to thoroughly review and coordinate.

I provide expert oversight and critical review of design work to ensure it meets standards, content, constructability, contract, and intent.

Acting as an objective third-party, I aim to protect the interests of clients, consultants, contractors, and project managers alike, offering clarity, accountability, and confidence through every stage of a project.

My purpose is not to disrupt, but to reinforce, strengthening outcomes by offering another set of expert eyes when it matters most.

About Me

CLIENTS

Accenture
Department of Digital Ajman
ByteDance
DMCC
Ellington Properties
Emirates
EY
Five Guys
Google
Mubadala
Oliver Wyman
UBS

SERVICES

LET ME SUPPORT YOUR PROJECTS

Post Contract / Construction Supervision

As an isolated service or a bolt on to Developed or Detailed Design we can managed and police the design throughout the execution of the build, supporting the contractor with responsive and buildable solutions to allow the design to be realised. We can support with reviews, design inspections, workshops, and snagging.

Design Coordination, Developed & Detailed Design

We can either offer a flexible option for review of a specific or project wide coordination piece. We can also take a design from the completed Concept through either and / or both Schematic & Detailed Design to plug the gaps, coordinate the design, ensure the design can be built, constructability questions and guardian the concept through to site.

Design Management

A flexible service for either a specific project or project task, we can offer impartial design management of the design at whichever stage or all stages of design to support you and your team.

Peer Review / QA / QC

Flexible to a single package or complete project we will review the design package for compliance, buildability and offer solutions driven comments to mitigate potential construction, material, or other issues in advance.

Process Review

Review of internal drawing protocols, design flow, formatting, scheduling to ensure the most efficient route. We can support by reviewing this to ensure that the information is suitable and relevant for translation to contractors.

Local Designer

Many international designers are now working in the region but do not have capacity to be on the ground, know the local market, supply chain or code and we can step in to bridge this gap and offer a designer led conduit for projects.

REFERENCES

A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS

Julie joined our studio as Acting Studio Director to cover me for maternity leave and has been an absolute blessing. She took the time to get to know our business and our people. Julie immediately integrated into our team, both at a management and a project level, and was able to add value from day one. Her vast experience and confidence has meant that she can step into projects easily and offer support to the team and our clients at a director level, giving me total peace of mind while I take time away. Julie is the definition of someone who will happily ‘roll up her sleeves’ to get things done, while also being a strong, decisive leader who garners respect from teammates, contractors and clients. I’m hugely grateful to Julie for her approach; she has treated our business like her own and made me feel totally comfortable that everything is not only in safe hands but also being moved forward positively.

Sophie Newcombe

Managing Director

Soul Road Interiors

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Location

Dubai, UAE