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Concept Design :
At
the concept design stage, we work with Architects and
Façade Design Consultant to review the façade design,
study the change of wall [façade] sections from bottom to
top and prepare an estimate of average cleaning times [cleaning
cycle]. We establish and recommend design criteria based on
regional and international design standards and best practices
and recommend the best suited façade access equipment [FAE]
configuration for each façade type.
We
provide required clear space [dimensions] and indicative
structural support requirements. We provide narratives to show
the impact of equipment on the building’s elevation when
exposed to public and we provide suggestions to hide equipment
from public view. We provide a concept design report
detailing our study, the design approach, the design criteria,
cleaning cycle analysis results and the selected façade
access equipment configuration. We also provide preliminary
ideas on safe access and exit from/to the façade access
equipment. When required, we also study ground conditions
and recommend ground based access platforms [AWPs] for accessing
low rise façade types.
Schematic
Design: This
is optional and applicable only if the concept design is
completely changed. Activities are very similar to Concept
Design. We attend design meetings, authority meetings and Client
presentations as required.
Detailed
Design: Based
on the final FAE configuration, we provide elaborate design
details for the equipment. We define equipment dimensions,
track system details, work space & parking space clearances,
access/exit conditions, structural loads, structural support
coordination, mechanical coordination details, electrical
coordination details, plumbing coordination details, and carry
out other specialty equipment/features coordination.
Tender
Documents: We
provide performance specifications in CSI format: 11010, 118123,
N25, 112423 (façade access BMU). We review the pre-qualifications
of vendors and provide the approved list of vendors, specific for the project.
We
review if all the agreed design coordination and requirements are incorporated
within the specifications. Alternatively, we can peer-review the specifications
prepared by the Architects and provide comments for improvement. Where required,
we review the façade access design drawings prepared by the Architects for compliance
with the elected façade access design.
Main
Tender Evaluation: We
participate in the tendering process for the main works. We
review and provide responses to the Tenderer’s queries
related to façade access systems promptly. Where required,
we participate in the tender evaluation of of main contractors and address issues related to façade access.
Construction
Documents: This
is optional and applicable only if the tender specifications are
completely changed at the time of awarding the main contract
[due to value engineering or for any other reason].
Façade
Access Equipment Contractors’ Tender Review and
Selection: We
review and provide responses to the façade access
contractor’s queries promptly. We provide our technical
assistance to review specific façade access
contractors’ technical and commercial bids. We thoroughly
review the bids and provide deviation list and compliance
requirements in comparison with the construction document
specifications/drawings. We provide a technical comparison and a
cost comparison of the façade access contractors. We
conduct tender negotiation meetings with the vertical
façade access contractors and make recommendations for
timely award of the project and to achieve full/maximum
compliance to the construction documents.
Construction
Supervision: Once
the FAE Contract is awarded, we supervise the façade access
contractor’s complete scope of work to comply with the
construction documents and agreements.
Desktop
review of technical submittals and
drawings: We
review the technical submittals related to the façade
access systems and recommend their full compliance to
construction specifications and governing equipment codes. We
also provide valuable inputs and recommendations for the
integration and hiding the equipment from public view in
coordination with the Design Architects. We make coordination
comments for the FAE with other engineering disciplines so that
the façade access systems work in tandem with other
engineering features/equipment of the project. We also review
quality control forms of installation data recorded on site,
Operating & Maintenance Manuals, Warranty certificates and
handover certificates.
On-site
coordination meetings: We attend technical coordination and
progress meetings arranged by the Architect on site. We review
technical queries, construction difficulties and coordination
issues at the meeting raised by the FAE contractor and the main
contractor. We provide technical guidance, we participate in
site-walks with the construction supervision team on site and
provide valuable inputs and clarify any query from the
project’s Owners and stake holders.
On-site
progress inspections: Upon
specific request, we conduct progress installation inspections
on site and review the status of installation of work and
quality of installation. We inspect track systems, their
integration into the building’s structure, anchoring
methods, installation quality, non-conformances, we provide
technical comments on deviations and provide guidance for
improvement.
On-site
material inspections: When
required, we conduct material inspections on the materials
destined/delivered for the project. We visit façade access
contractor’s factories and carry out necessary
functionality and load tests at the factory, prior to dispatch.
On site, we review the material quality, specifications, test
data and as-installed condition of the FA equipment. We provide
technical comments and recommend improvement of equipment
quality and surroundings.
On-site
performance inspections: At
the time of handing over, we conduct performance specifications
on fully completed façade access systems. We review the
smooth functioning of all movements of the equipment, we verify
the performance parameters, safety features and special
functional controls against the construction specification and
produce item-by-item specification compliance list. Deviations,
if any, are highlighted and issued as a snags list. We carry out
follow up inspections [when required] to verify if the
previously noted snags have been cleared or not.
Modernization
Consulting: We
provide population surveys to assess waiting time/interval
standards on existing buildings and provide recommendations to
improve the performance and safe working condition of existing
façade access systems. We survey existing equipment on for
their condition and provide recommendations on expected life
time,
renewal/repair/replacement
requirements, equipment upgrade to comply with latest equipment
safety standards. Based on Client’s approval, we develop
modernization tender specifications [both main equipment and
surroundings] conduct the modernization tendering process with
pre-approved façade access contractors.
We
provide our technical assistance to review specific façade
access contractors’ technical and commercial bids. We
thoroughly review the bids and provide deviation list and
compliance requirements in comparison with the modernization
specifications. We provide technical comparison and cost
comparison and we conduct tender negotiation meetings with the
FAE Contractors. We make final recommendations for timely award
of the project and to achieve full/maximum compliance to the
construction documents.
Construction
Supervision: Once
the Modernization Contract is awarded, we supervise the
façade access contractor’s complete scope of work
until completion to comply with the construction documents and
agreements. Desk top reviews, onsite meetings and inspections
are provided as deemed necessary.
Portfolio
Management Consulting:
For
single building Owners and/or real estate companies, we provide
technical assistance to manage their portfolio of façade
access equipment. We review the existing maintenance contract
clauses, the qualifications of elevator maintenance companies
and make recommendations on compliance to local regulation
requirements with safe working conditions to the users and the
FAE maintenance personnel. We survey existing equipment for
their condition and provide recommendations on expected life
time, renewal/repair/replacement requirements, equipment upgrade
to comply with latest equipment safety standards.
- Resources [last paragraph]
- Various Design Codes and International
Best Practice Guides
- Huge library of manufacturer’s
product data & dimensions
- Technical Articles Published By Our
Founder Mr. Samson Babu
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