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will generally reference a previous
design and regard that as the first
iteration. However, every project is
subtly different. Our understanding of
the owner’s drivers of success and
application of Zero-Base Design can
achieve minimal capital expenditure at
the same time as minimal operating
costs. We simplify as much as possible
and our primary goal is to deliver the
right size solution to satisfy the client
objectives.
Adam Moffat goes on to say:

“In my experience with Mintrex, in both
design and construction management
roles, simplicity is the key. A simple
design is easier to fabricate and easier
to construct on site. This means less
Mintrex expensive fabrication and construction
costs and the result is a plant that's a lot
Zero-Base Design Approach less expensive and easier to operate.”
With Mintrex Zero-Base Design, client
objectives are achieved with minimum
capital expenditure. Designs are
outcome-based, with simplicity rather
Mintrex Zero-Base Design is a According to Adam Moffat, Mintrex
C than complexity at the core which
systematised approach developed to Design Manager, the Mintrex Zero-Base
ensure that we clearly focus on the Design approach can be summed up as
M contributes to reducing operating costs.
client's key objectives and therefore follows: The Mintrex approach supports clients
Y
deliver maximum value for our clients. to deliver success at the beginning of
CM “A large part of Zero-Base Design is the operation and ultimately to
The approach can be broken down into challenging the team to ensure that
MY shareholders in the final analysis.
the following steps: we're providing the right sized answer.
CY
We must balance out the strive for
CMY perfection with providing the right size
1. Identify those
K solution for the client.”
outcomes that the “We do our best work and achieve
client requires. what the client wants when we clearly
understand client objectives at the start
2. Apply focussed of the project. It's something we strive
processes and peer for in our kickoff meetings and even
when we're developing proposals,
review to challenge ensuring that we fully understand what
our assumptions, the client wants. Then we can use
Zero-Base Design to provide the
preferences and biases simplest solution to achieve those
to get the best outcome objectives.”
for the project. Design is complex by nature and
requires an iterative process. Mintrex
Adam Moffat

If you would like to discuss your project
with the trusted advisors at Mintrex
please contact us on 08 9442 3333.

For more information on the Mintrex

Zero-Base Design approach, head to
www.mintrex.com.au mintrex.com.au/zero-base-design