Starting Point
Start with Clarity, Not Assumptions
Most stone procurement problems start the same way: a team moves forward on a material assumption without verifying feasibility, availability, or realistic cost. The scope review is designed to eliminate that risk early — before the project commits to a path that may not work.
Defined Written Assessment
The scope review begins with what the team already knows: design intent, material direction (specific names or general aesthetic), drawings or renders showing the stone applications, and the project's target timeline. We don't need a finalized specification — in fact, the review is most valuable when done before specifications are locked, while there's still room to adjust based on what's actually available.
You receive a written assessment of the stone applications included in the agreed scope. For each one, we consider material feasibility, current availability, budget assumptions, lead-time questions, and the sequence of decisions the team should address.
This is not a materials catalog or a product recommendation. It is an operational document designed to give the project team the information they need to make procurement decisions with confidence. Many teams use the scope review as the basis for construction budgeting, design refinement, and procurement planning.
Defined with the review scope after the project documents and decisions are understood.
Before
Most scope reviews begin after the complimentary project conversation, when we determine whether a written assessment is the right starting point.
After
If the project needs deeper planning, the scope review findings naturally feed into a full Stone Strategy Engagement with specific sourcing plans, fabricator vetting, and risk mitigation.
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Bring the drawings, reference images, material direction, or the question holding the team back. Start with a complimentary 30-minute project conversation with Mark.