6/13/2023 0 Comments Building envelope specialistWith our vast experience in the Curtain Wall and Cladding field, we have been exposed to many systems and solutions which we carry with us to each new project we get involved in. Façades used to be designed to keep the people in and keep the weather out nowadays, they also have to give a visual and a technical statement.Įach project is unique in its own way in most cases, no two façades are alike, the same applies to solutions and systems. While the specification includes a ten-year warranty, the owner expects the façade to last for the expected lifetime of the building, which is around 30 years. Expectations for quality and performance are exceeded on many projects to meet sustainability and durability requirements. With today’s modern designs, advanced solutions are required for façades as well. He joined TBWIC in 2006 as an architectural engineer in our Façade Consulting department, and at present, he is Façade Consulting Manager. As head of the Façade Consulting department, Mutaz leans on his more than 19 years of experience in the façade industry. That is why prudent developers want us on their team. Premature curtain wall failure means premature building replacement and huge consequential economic loss. The contractor’s guarantee is valid for typically 10 years, while the owners need a system that is going to perform properly and look good for at least 30 years. It has become the norm to include this independent review in the subcontractor’s scope so that payment comes out of the contract sum.Įvery curtain wall project should have an independent specialist Façade Consultant on board. Pre-tender work typically comprises advising the architect/engineer during the concept design phase, providing the technical specifications and typical details, and subsequently a technical review of tenders.ĭuring the construction phase, we provide a review of structural calculations, shop drawings, technical submittals and samples, and we conduct factory and on-site inspections of the work. FAÇADE CONSULTING describes a range of services both during the design or pre-tender stage, called Pre-Construction, and during the actual construction called Post-Award or Construction Phase Services.
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