Engineering built
to hold up

We translate architectural design intent into precise, detailed shop drawings in AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit, covering every mullion, panel, anchor, and flashing condition. Our drawings carry a project from submittal and approval through field installation, coordinating closely with installers to resolve conflicts before they reach the jobsite.

We perform energy performance studies for glazing and framing systems both as tested (NFRC 100) and as rated (NFRC 200/500), reporting thermal transmittance (U-factor), solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), and visible transmittance (VT). We also evaluate condensation resistance at typical and critical conditions — results that feed directly into energy code submittals and help balance daylighting, glare, and comfort across the façade.

Urban and mixed-use projects often carry strict sound transmission requirements, especially near transportation corridors or between differing occupancy types. We calculate Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) ratings for glazing and wall assemblies and review accredited lab test data to confirm designs meet spec, advising on glass makeups and seals where targets are tight.

Façade systems interface with structure, MEP, and interior finishes at nearly every level, so model-based coordination is essential to avoiding clashes. We build and maintain detailed 3D models of the façade system, coordinate them against the architectural and structural BIM, and flag interferences early — reducing RFIs during construction and supporting accurate takeoffs for budgeting.

Bringing a glazing or façade product to market in hurricane-prone regions requires rigorous testing and jurisdictional review. We prepare and manage submittals for Florida Product Approval, Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA), and other state and local programs, packaging test reports, calculations, and installation instructions to help manufacturers and contractors avoid delays during permitting.

Every façade system must resist design wind pressures without compromising serviceability. We calculate component and cladding wind loads per ASCE 7 for the project’s exposure, height, and risk category, then size mullions, anchors, and connections for curtainwall, storefront, and window wall systems — resolving deflection limits and anchorage-to-structure conditions before fabrication begins to avoid costly field changes.

When a proposed system differs from a tested prototype — a substituted profile, hardware, or glass makeup — we perform comparative (rational) analysis to demonstrate structural and performance equivalency without requiring full-scale retesting. This supports value engineering and product substitutions while keeping designs aligned with code and specification requirements.

We prepare sealed engineering letters and complete permit submittal packages — calculations, shop drawings, product data, and test documentation assembled to each jurisdiction’s requirements — to support plan review and keep permitting moving on schedule for architects, contractors, and manufacturers.