Express Desk Reviews

Defined-scope desk reviews, quoted before work starts. Daniel Pollex, P.E. performs the work. Serving contractors, primes and owners across Detroit metro, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Downriver, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

Every review is quoted and confirmed in a signed engagement letter. Turnaround times are typical, not guaranteed, and start when a complete package is received and an engagement letter is signed. Reviews are advisory and not sealed unless the engagement letter says so. They do not guarantee constructability, safety, cost or schedule. Means and methods and site safety stay with the contractor. Rush timing depends on availability.

Packages

1. 30% Set Constructability Review (desk design review)

Scope:

• Review of a 30% design set (drawings + outline specs) for civil, structural, process/yard piping and station layout within competence
• Written comment log citing sheet/detail, issue and recommended fix
• Focus: sequencing, access, tie-ins, maintenance-of-operations, bid clarity
• One clarification call (up to 30 minutes)
• Review comments are advisory; the design engineer of record remains responsible for the design

Typical turnaround: 5 business days after a complete package and signed engagement letter

By quote — quote and signed engagement letter required

Not included: redesign · sealed drawings unless stated in the engagement letter · site visits · MEP design · inspection

2. P.E. Review for Contractors (desk)

Scope:

• Independent P.E. review of contractor shop drawings, temporary-works concepts or design-assist packages within civil/structural/process competence
• Comment letter suitable for submittal packages
• One clarification call (up to 30 minutes)
• Pollex seals only work Daniel Pollex, P.E. prepares or fully checks within competence — not rubber-stamp plan stamping

Typical turnaround: 3–5 business days after a complete package and signed engagement letter

By quote — quote and signed engagement letter required

Not included: becoming engineer of record for contractor means and methods · not engineer of record for full design packages or building MEP · inspection

Critical lift / rigging plan review is not offered on this site.

How to order

1. Email daniel@pollexengineering.com (or Contact form → Express desk review) with package type, due date and files.
2. Receive a quote and engagement letter.
3. Review letter delivered on the typical turnaround after a complete package and signed letter.

Related

Constructability & Design Reviews · Teaming

About the Engineer

Work is performed by Daniel Pollex, P.E.; sealed where the deliverable requires it and it is within his competence. Michigan P.E. with 20+ years since 2005. Pollex Royal Straits L.L.C. is a single-member firm established in 2025; experience shown is the principal's from earlier professional roles. Native American-owned. Serving Detroit metro, Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Downriver, Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. License: LARA lookup (search Pollex, Daniel).

Next Step

Send drawings, an RFQ/SOQ or a short description to daniel@pollexengineering.com or call (734) 643-2373. A written engagement letter is required before work starts.