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Consulting
Mirage WaterWorks provides un-paralleled effort and professionalism
in our efforts to assist clients with their endeavors. It is
our experience that consulting services should be provided in the
most flexible means possible. In a nutshell, we realize that a
client is looking for two vital criteria from a consultant,
Advice and Expertise.
Our approach is above all else, to
Listen To You! As a client, you dictate our level of
involvement. Beyond that, our desire is to assist you in
defining objectives, applying our expertise in analyzing the
challenges and finally providing you with advice supported by proof
of the most effective and viable solutions.
Perhaps you’re just seeking expert
advice or recommendations on some aspect of an existing project, or,
you might require us to oversee your interests on a large scale
spectacular, we will accurately tailor our consulting service to
fit your needs.
- Initial contact,
discuss a clients needs, wishes and depth of involvement,
outline a strategy to proceed. Schedule an in depth
consultation.
- 1st Consultation, discuss
all aspects of the project, define objectives and a rough scope,
establish strategy and a project timeline, define criteria for
progress reports and milestones.
- Execution and management
of scope and strategy. Due diligence and oversight.
Document progress.
- Finalize work, complete
the project scope, hand-off technical document package and
critical information. Maintain positive relationship with
clientele.
Concept Design & Development “The
ability to innovate”
Mirage creates design solutions through the unbridled input from a
wealth of the most imaginative and creative minds. I believe
that we bring something to the table that is rare in this industry.
It’s our ability to innovate. We’ve found that
our most creative ideas and cutting edge concepts often require
technologies or applications that don’t even exist yet. That
is where Mirage’s ability to innovate transcends the technical world
into the realm of visual magic. It is our experience that If
you want to compete, you have to be just as creative with
engineering solutions and developing new technologies as you are
with your visions.
Most of our technical feats and
premier technologies were preceded by a “creative vision” for which
no technology existed to create it. “We just imagine all
of the visual possibilities regardless of how radical or outlandish
they may seem……..You have to temporarily suspend technical and
physical constraints in order to explore all of the possibilities
that a situation or space might present……….. then generate options
based on the most viable/feasible solutions. Only after you
exhaust all input, ideas, approaches and angles can you be confident
that you’ve arrived at the best solution. Then, the really
challenging part, figuring out how to do it”.
Our creative vision has been the
impetus for at least 7 breakthrough concepts and proprietary
technologies. There are numerous examples of these unique
concepts and technologies making a substantial and measurable
difference in the success of some very challenging projects.
Projects that were otherwise doomed or previously impossible.
Learn more about the application of these breakthrough concepts and
technologies in the “Case
Studies Section”.
Our creative staff are easy going and
enjoyable to work with. We believe that establishing a relaxed
and personable repertoire with our clients is of paramount
importance. “It’s all about establishing trust that is so
important to the process of interacting and the nuances of gleaning
accurate information”.
Please feel free to inquire as to what talents and resources Mirage
can bring to bear on your next project. I guarantee you will
be surprised by the possibilities that unfold.
Project Management
Project management is defined as the process of achieving all of a
project’s goals and objectives while honoring the
project’s constraints. While this may be true, we all know
there’s a lot more in the details than what this phrase might
suggest.
Our approach to project management is
straight forward. Listen to what a client wants,
formulate a viable plan based on accurate information, and bring to
bear every ounce of talent and resources at our disposal to produce
the result that they have envisioned. I think what sums it up
best is that our reputation lies not just in what we have done, but,
how it was done. Mirage prefers the “Phased
Approach” to project management.
Phases of a Project
- In the Consultation Phase,
Mirage’s design staff and the client determine the projects
overall objectives and identify any and all constraints and
other parties involved. Mirage might utilize pictures, drawings
and or renderings depicting applications, installations or
events where similar criteria were present and similar systems
were used. The result/findings of the initial consultation will
be a written proposal. This consultation phase is complete when
Client and Mirage agree that mirage’s level of involvement,
estimated costs and time tables have been appropriately defined.
- The Schematic Design Phase
establishes the overall scope, concept design, and breadth of
the interactive components of the project. The objective is to
establish a clearly defined concept that is feasible while
investigating other alternative design solutions and options.
Mirage will prepare a series of very basic plans, (schematics),
which will show the proposed water feature integrated into the
clients venue/conditions. Models and/or renderings might be
created and utilized to help visualize the water feature in its
proposed environment. The project will proceed to the next
phase upon submission and client’s approval of the Schematic
Design.
- Design Development Phase
(D&D), during this phase Mirage and Client will flesh out
and cover details and additional information necessary to expand
upon the approved schematic design. This expanded design
is developed to illustrate the design in greater detail and to
establish tighter engineering specifications for the proposed
design. Engineering drawings shall show all of the basic
components, modules and associated elements in correct scale and
configuration. The D&D Document Package shall include
specifications and requirements for all major water feature
components, infrastructures, control elements and cosmetic
finishes. Mirage verifies that the design complies with
applicable codes and regulations. The project proceeds to
the next phase when the client approves the Design & Development
document package.
- Construction Documentation
Phase, upon approval of the Design Development phase.
All remaining details will be finalized, Mirage will prepare
blueprints and specifications, which the client’s chosen
contractor will use to establish the actual construction cost
and to install the water feature.
Systems Design, Engineering, Specification
& Fabrication
Once a concept or design has been established, it must then
take physical form. This is usually the most challenging phase as
turning a vision into reality is often like building a spaceship
based on a drawing of a humming bird. Again, Innovation often plays
a key role in the success of this phase and innovation is where
Mirage really shines. It’s really the core of what we’ve been doing
for the last 20 years. Designing and building machines that
re-create visions.
The proof is in the pudding.
Evidence of Mirage’s accomplishments in these fields can be seen in
the “Case
Studies Section” of this site. If you
are in need of some assistance in converting your concept into an
engineered design or just need to put some form to your ideas,
please feel free to give us a ring.
Design and Engineering Services
Complete CAD/CAM, Modeling,
Rapid-Prototyping,
Civil Engineering, Design & Specification,
Load Testing, Mockups & R&D
Manufacturing, Fabrication and Processing
Services
Complete NC
Milling/Grinding/Turning, Water-Jet
TIG MIG & Laser Welding, Surface Finishing
10’+ Break & Shear, Roll-Forming, Stamping
Anodizing & Plating, Powder Coating, Assembly
Water Feature Repair & Refurbishment
When you couple the ever changing advancements in fountain and
lighting technologies with the considerable maintenance demands of
water features, they often fall victim to visual obsolescence or
mechanical decrepitude. Seeing A water feature in failing condition
or disrepair reflects negatively on a venue and its management.
Whether it’s an emergency repair or
the re-design and re-development of a major water based attraction,
Mirage provides the complete range of services required to bring
your water feature back to peak operational condition and top visual
form. In the process, Mirage will asses the systems attributes
and make determinations as to what might be done to improve
performance and/or reduce maintenance requirements. We take a
lot of pride in what we leave behind, so, this
assessment/consultation is done at no charge.
Mirage’s Service Department can Repair,
Replace or Provide:
Plumbing
Valves
Nozzles
Effect Apertures
Actuators
Pumps
Compressors
Filtration
Water Conditioning Systems
Water Conditioning Components
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Lighting Instruments
Submersible Fixtures
Dimmers
Drivers
Fixtures
Moving Head Systems
Support Equipment
Lighting Programming
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Manual and fully automated
Control Systems
Control systems Programming
Client Training
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Maintenance & Service Programs
Mirage offers a variety of post warrantee maintenance and service
programs. With your help, Mirage will tailor one of these
programs to meet the exact needs of your installation. Our
service programs range in coverage from the occasional repair call
to more proactive & preventative scheduled maintenance packages.
Our top of the line service program even stocks spare parts and
critical components for your particular installation and a 24 hour
emergency repair service.
Our service staff are hand picked
professionals that are selected not only for their technical savvy,
but, for their professional aptitude and personal demeanor.
Further, Mirage employs a peer/customer review program that rates
the level of performance of our service staff on every call/project.
If your water feature is in need of
repair, seems a little lackluster or just in need of a facelift,
give us a ring and we’ll give you an honest assessment of your
systems condition and options to remedy it.
Rentals
Mirage offers all of it’s products and systems on a rental basis.
Our objective is to provide our Rentals on as close to a “Turn Key”
basis as possible, hence, they come complete with field crew and
most of the support equipment required. The rentals are backed
by a top notch production staff that have many years of experience
working out all of the details and logistics so that there aren’t
any surprises.
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