Services
Project Management
Façades with intricate geometry and variable modules and materials, combined with their quantities, make management a fundamental prerequisite for successful project completion.
We operate as a communication hub between owners, engineering consultants, contractors and suppliers. We manage material and engineering submissions and procedures while adhering to time schedules and promoting solutions to any arising issues.
Concept Design & Specifications
During the preliminary phase of a project, the Client or Architect consults the Façade Engineering Consultant for proposals to implement the architectural concept.
Our team offers all the necessary support towards finalizing an architectural concept and drafting the required specifications for its proper implementation.
Cost Estimation & Value Engineering
Assessing and monitoring the cost, at any stage of a project, is an essential condition for properly evaluating the economic aspects.
Through spreadsheets, registry logs and other in-house computing tools, we evaluate, monitor and adjust the cost during the course of the project, thus creating the foundation for any desired value engineering.
Bespoke Façade System
The development of a custom façade system tailored to the specific requirements of a project is often advantageous, more than in any other field of the construction industry.
For years, we have been developing innovative façade systems, such as curtain walls, stone claddings, doors, windows, balustrades, louvers, pergolas, skylights, etc., which achieve maximum performance in tests and certification procedures.
Shop Drawings
The core of Façade Engineering deliverables and the sine qua non.
Our aim is to ensure that the Shop Drawings we provide are analytical and comprehensive, in order to meet construction requirements.
Structural Analysis
The variety of materials, systems, connections, methods, and regulatory provisions make Structural Analysis particularly complex but indispensable.
Our Structural Analyses approach even the most demanding projects without compromise.
Optimization
Optimizing facades has a large area of application primarily due to their minimally repetitive nature. Optimization refers to the point at which we achieve a safe, functional, and aesthetic solution with the minimum possible cost.
Our goal is always to optimize solutions. A Facade Engineer must identify and prioritize the critical parameters of the optimal solution and be able to assess their impact on cost.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) enables us to simulate real-world conditions with significant accuracy, where conventional calculations may fall short.
We employ the Finite Element Method and its variations extensively to predict potential weak points in design or highlight areas for cost savings.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Regarding fluid dynamics phenomena, global building regulations only cover typical cases.
When a Wind Tunnel Test is not available or specific areas or items require check under wind load, we provide CFD simulations to fill the gap.
Thermal Analysis
The joints of a building envelope play a significant role in the overall thermal behavior.
We perform thermal analysis using specialized software and in accordance with the relevant regulations to determine this impact.
Fabrication Drawings
During the construction phase, the contractor proceeds with the material take-off and the production of fabrication drawings.
We provide this service for complex projects that require codification, fabrication details, and documentation for ordering, processing, and storage procedures.
Software Development
Some of our most significant tools are the software programs that we develop to accelerate difficult and time-consuming processes at any point along the spectrum of our engineering.
These programs are created either for our own use or delivered to the customer upon request and in accordance with their specific needs.