MLC Process:

Irrigation System Design
Main Line Consulting, Inc. has extensive experience in designing successful irrigation projects of different sizes, simple to complex, here in the Midwest or around the country. We bring a “common sense” approach to all of our designs by incorporating over 25 years of experience in the irrigation construction business. We work with you to develop an irrigation system that is based on your directives, that is cost effective, efficient and maintainable. Our industry is constantly changing so we maintain close relationships with the major manufactures to ensure that we are using the latest technology to efficiently manage your project. Main Line Consulting will provide you with accurate plans, specifications and details for your project. When we provide quality contractors with quality information we get more consistent bids to evaluate. Let Main Line Consulting work with you to create your next successful irrigation project.

The Design Process:
1) The Pre-Design meeting is a time to discuss the project budget, specific project limits and expectations. At this time we also address issues regarding control requirements, water source (psi, gpm, location) and electrical requirements and location, etc. Some contractors will take for granted they are going to have sufficient water/power for the system they want to install. The water source and electrical services account for a major portion of any projects cost, not specifically addressing these items can lead to significant cost overages for your project before you ever get started.

2) Head plot – used to ensure areas of coverage and to identify any “issue” before proceeding to the pipe and zone stage.

3) Piping and Zoning – based on established job parameters the piping and zones are laid out at this time. There is a significant amount of work involved in this stage; changes/revisions after this stage are more complex.

4) Plan Layout – layout of design based on scale, details, specifications and any job specific general notes.

5) Final meeting to go over design and ensure that all issues are addressed and that you are comfortable with the irrigation design.

6) Final construction budget numbers will be established based on final design information.

7) Pre-Bid Meeting (optional) to go over plans and specifications before bids are due.

8) Bid/Contractor Review (optional) review bids as presented to ensure accuracy and contractor qualifications.

9) Pre-Construction Meeting to address any issues that may have come up and to make sure that everyone is “on the same page”. Through past experience this has proven to be a vital step in the whole process.

10) On-Site Project Management can be a very important role depending on several design factors such as project size and complexity.

11) Project Final & Walk-Thru take place to ensure that the overall project goals were met to the Owner’s satisfaction and that all materials/services requested have been delivered