Third Party Specialist Facade Consultancy Service

Building facades make up 8 to 20% of building costs and is a major contributor to the overall aesthetic and technical performance of a building. We undertake new and re-cladding projects for architects building owners and architectural aluminum manufacturers.

With our expertise in building envelope technology (single & double skin), structural and environmental design and extensive experience in both consultancy and industry, we help our clients achieve the overall objectives of appearance, quality, performance, cost, durability and schedule.

Standard Scope of Work:
  • Pre - Tender Stage
    • Concept Design
      • Review of Architectural Intent.
      • Discussion with architect and client to understand design intent and client vision.
      • Discussion on materials and specifications.
      • Discuss works budgets and schedules.
    • Design Basis Report
      • Establishment of Performance parameters
      • Propose System appointment
      • Define material use
      • Finalization of modulation
      • Estimated Project Costs
      • Review of building structural supports systems for various facade elements.
      • Sign off on DBR.
    • Design Development Documentation
      • Preparation of Concept drawings
        • Typical system details
        • Typical interfaces and anchorage
        • Set out.
      • Schedule of openings
      • Preliminary BOQ
      • Preliminary Costs
      • Preliminary Schedule of works
      • Propose facade cleaning and maintenance system
      • Sign off
  • Tender Stage
    • Tender Documentation
      • Preparation and submittal of Tender Drawings
      • Preparation and submittal of Specifications
      • Preparation and submittal of Bill of Quantities
      • Preparation and submittal of Budgetary Costing
      • Preparation and submittal of Works Programme
      • Preparation and submittal of Conditions of Contract
      • Structural Reactions where required for design of host structure.
    • Tender
      • Invitation to tender
      • Meetings with Bidders
      • Response to vendors queries
      • Technical Compliance review
        • Review of proposal systems for various facade elements for compliance to project tender documents and its requirements.
        • Preliminary samples review.
      • Visit short listed contractors and their vendor’s facilities.
      • Financial review and Negotiations
      • Prepare and submit FACET Techno Commercial Report with FACET Recommendations to clients for award of works.
  • Post Tender Stage
    • Design Drawings and Materials Approval
      • Review contractor’s drawings for the various systems for approval.
      • Review materials and samples for approval.
      • Review structural calculations for approval.
      • Review method statements for production and installation
      • Review QA / QC documentation.
      • Visit contractor and his vendor facilities.
      • Review of warranties and maintenance manuals / replacement manuals.
    • Mock up Review and Approval
      • Define mock up area on elevation drawing
      • Review and approve mock up drawings
      • Inspect mock up fabrication and installation at contractor’s facility and site / test facility.
      • Review Mock up
        • Review for aesthetic and workmanship compliance and capability.
      • Where testing is carried out
        • Inspect installation at pre glazing stage and at other stages if required.
        • Witness test.
        • Advise on improvements in the system if any.
    • Fabrication and Installation.
      • Inspect fabrication facility to ensure conformance to approved design.
      • Verify materials being utilised.
      • Verify dimensional tolerances conformity
      • Inspect glass at processing plant for
        • Material
        • Technique and
        • Workmanship.
      • Inspect assembly sequence
      • Inspect first installation on site for each element prior to commencement of mass installation.
        • First installation to be approved prior to mass fabrication and installation.
      • Periodic / requested inspections at glass processing plant, fabricators plant and site.
      • Resolution of as built / site oriented problems.
    • Closeout
      • Final Inspection of all elements
      • Snag List preparation
      • Review corrective action plan / remedial plan of contractor prior to implementation.
      • Re inspection to confirm correct incorporation of remedial measures.
      • Final approval inspection.
      • Approval of As-built drawings, maintenance manuals.
Note:
  • Shop Drawing reviews to be limited to 2 revisions (Rev 0 and Rev. 1). Subsequent revisions to be charged back to contractor.
  • Inspections to be limited to certain numbers depending upon project requirements. Additional visits to be payable additionally.
  • All visits away from home location to be payable additionally.
  • Full time inspection consultants may be provided for on-site inspections and factory level quality assurance.

Exclusions (but may be provided as an additional scope):

  • Project Management Services
  • System Design and structural design
  • Full Time project monitoring