consultation
CMS works with the designer and other team members to develop the fountain concept with respect to display characteristics, technical
feasibility, pool finishes, architectural details, lighting, utility requirements and costs.

coordination
Fountain design is inherently prototypical, and requires thorough coordination with designers and their consultants. Our work ensures
that structural requirements, pipe routing, and utilities are fully addressed.

mock-ups
When appropriate, CMS will design, conduct, or supervise mock-ups of the proposed water effects.

Although CMS has many years of practical experience, observation,
and sharing of information with others in the industry, the behavior of decorative water remains very unpredictable. There is no body of knowledge or study that can address every combination of factors. Evaluation of factors such as character, spray, visibility, architectural elements, and sound are not just measurable absolutes – they are also
a matter of site and client tolerance. We believe that our long experience with water is demonstrated best by knowing what we don’t know and
then deciding whether or not a mock-up is warranted. While every project is unique, mock-ups are not implemented for the majority of our projects.

Beyond testing, mock-ups can also serve to demonstrate an unusual or expensive effect to a client when other examples cannot be found.

construction documents
We produce discrete sets of fountain mechanical and electrical drawings
as well as corresponding specification subsections. Our documentation
is unparalleled in its comprehensiveness and clarity. More than thirty years
of experience has provided abundant validation for this approach,
resulting in improved coordination, significantly reduced site visits and requests for clarification. CMS utilizes a highly customized and
sophisticated set of CAD menus and functions developed specifically
for our work.

construction administration
Our services include a review of fountain mechanical and electrical submittals, and assistance with clarifications and change orders. We provide on-site review of construction, assistance with adjustments, troubleshooting, and instruction of maintenance personnel. Site visits
are always followed with a comprehensive report and punch list.

maintenance and operation manuals
Although our specifications call for the contractor to assemble a binder of the supplied components, CMS offers a Maintenance and Operation Manual which addresses the water feature as a complete system. Project-specific chapters covering general adjustments, aesthetic considerations, safety, water treatment, control system operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting are included. A typical manual is composed of 80 to 120 pages.

design / supply
CMS maintains solid relationships with some of the best specialty component vendors in the industry. Where project circumstances may warrant it, CMS will arrange for both design and material supply. This
can simplify and reduce our documentation and control construction costs, resulting in a more economical package.