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November 10, 2025
Industrious & Infinium Design Details + Standards
Partner Updates and Communication Process: Michael explained Franco's role in managing guideline updates and partner communications, confirming to Derek Jayson that the team will be kept informed about new partners and changes, with Sarah involved in pipeline updates.
Product Standardization and Portal Integration: Tom, Michael, and Franco discussed the goal of streamlining and standardizing product offerings, focusing on the transition to flush glazed systems for the 902 Broadway project, and integrating Infinium details into the Airtable and portal systems for improved documentation and clarity.
Technical Detailing and Documentation Practices: Michael, Tom, Shane, and Franco discussed technical documentation practices, including the integration of Infinium CAD details, hardware schedules, and the process for specifying and tagging system components to ensure clarity for GCs and AORs.
November 12, 2025
Industrious + Infinium Weekly Meeting
Project Pipeline Updates and Communication: Sarah provided an overview of Industrious's project pipeline, including regular reporting by Cassandra, and discussed with Tom, Sean, and Ascoa how Infinium will be notified about upcoming projects, the timing of due diligence pricing requests, and the process for project milestones and approvals.
Portal and Data Integration Strategy: Tom, Derek Jayson, and Sarah discussed the integration of Infinium's portal with Industrious's Airtable, the types of information to be included, and the development of dashboards and KPIs for ongoing project management and reporting.
MSA Terms, Pricing, and Payment Structures: Sarah, Tom, and the team reviewed the Master Services Agreement (MSA), addressing scope, duration, pricing structures, payment terms, and the application of discounts and rebates, with agreement to revisit and clarify several points.
Project Specifications and Standardization: Sarah, Tom, Shane, and Derek Jayson discussed decisions around frame finishes, door types, specialty glass, and the process for standardizing specifications, including handling outlier and high-end projects.
November 19, 2025
Industrious + Infinium Weekly Meeting
Operable Partitions: No standard supplier; Infinium will provide marketing information for the Foster City location.
Clerestory Windows: Design team to confirm, but likely to be offset to match office fronts.
Film Handling: Standard practice is two rows of distraction banding, ideally handled by Infinium at a national level.
November 26, 2025
Industrious & Infinium Design Details + Standards
Project Pipeline Coordination and Communication: Sarah, Ascoa, and Derek Jayson discussed the need for improved project pipeline visibility, including the creation of a consolidated distribution list, sharing of preferred general contractors and design firms, and ensuring timely communication to streamline project forecasting and readiness.
Pricing Strategy, Value Engineering, and Project Comparisons: Ascoa, Sarah, and Derek Jayson addressed issues related to pricing comparisons with stick-built methods, the application of value engineering options, and the need for clarity on how Infinium's bids are evaluated against traditional construction approaches.
Portal Functionality, Reporting, and Process Alignment: Derek Jayson demonstrated the Infinium portal's features to Sarah, gathering feedback on reporting needs, project tracking, and data breakdowns, while the group discussed aligning processes and documentation for efficient collaboration.
General Contractor Expectations and National Pricing Agreement Communication: Ascoa and Sarah discussed the need for Industrious to communicate the national RFP pricing agreement with Infinium to general contractors, clarifying that cost savings are directed to the client and preventing misunderstandings about buyouts.
MSA Review and Ways of Working Documentation: Sarah updated the group on the status of the MSA review, plans to enhance KPIs, and the drafting of ways of working documentation to clarify roles and processes between Industrious, Infinium, and general contractors.
Development of Budget Tool for Early-Stage Projects: Ascoa proposed creating a self-service budget tool for Industrious's budgeting team, which Sarah supported, to streamline early-stage cost estimation and reduce manual requests.