Practice Areas
Automotive
Where Tailor-Made Solutions Meet Automotive Design
VLK has the deep expertise and range of capabilities to partner with you on various automotive facilities, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) branded dealerships, independent and multi-line OEM dealerships, vehicle maintenance facilities, and retail brand image design.
OEM-Branded Dealership Design
VLK is your partner and advocate when implementing an OEM Retail Image program for your dealership by integrating your business’s needs with the manufacturer’s demands.
Independent and Multi-Line OEM Dealership Design
When implementing multiple OEM Retail Image programs or creating your brand image for your dealership, VLK partners with you to establish your brand cohesively throughout your project while also creating a well-balanced retail environment that embraces the brands of the vehicles you sell and service.
Vehicle Maintenance Facility Design
For vehicle maintenance facility design, VLK is ready to handle renovations, additions, and new-build projects as your experienced partner, accommodating the needs of your operation.
Retail Brand Image Design
VLK brings our experience designing and implementing Retail Brand Image programs to your project to create an instantly recognizable identity that is adaptable to many different facilities and applications. We partner with you through the entire development process for your Retail Brand Image and create Design Intent Documents for individual store implementations to ensure a consistent presentation of your Retail Brand Image to customers while respecting your franchisees and business partners.
Services
Provided
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Client advocate with manufacturers and corporate architects
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Facility assessments, feasibility studies, and site plan test-fits
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Scoping that balances the Retail Brand Image program with your needs
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Milestone drawings and specifications to your contractor for budgeting
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Vendor coordination
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Conducting a hand-bid process for competitive bids
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Construction review including administering contracts, site observation, RFI responses, and renewing submittals
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Managing manufacturer's design review process and deviation approval process