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Facade enquiry and procurement guides

A smoother facade project starts with a clear brief. These guides cover what to send, what to review and what to expect from enquiry to handover.

14 articles

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Comparing facade quotations: reading beyond the price

Two facade quotations can describe very different buildings under the same heading. Reading the qualifications, assumptions and deviations shows what each one really offers.

7 min read
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Facade handover documents: what to collect before you sign off

A facade is handed over twice: once as a finished wall and once as a set of records. The second handover decides how easily the building can be maintained, repaired and claimed against.

7 min read
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Briefing a facade consultant: what to hand over and ask

A facade consultant can only be as useful as the brief they receive. Here is what to hand over, what to ask, and where the role starts and stops.

7 min read
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Protecting a facade during construction: film, scaffolds and other trades

Many facade defects are not made in the factory. They happen after installation, when other trades work around finished metal, glass and sealant.

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Glass on site: handling, storage and protection

Most site glass losses are avoidable. Planning delivery, storage, handling and protection before the first rack arrives keeps panes whole and on programme.

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Hoisting and transporting unitised facade panels

A unitised panel is a finished piece of facade. Getting it from the factory to its anchor safely depends on packing, route, hoisting and storage.

7 min read
Older building beside a new blue glass extension
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Surveying an existing facade before refurbishment

A refurbishment brief is only as good as the survey behind it. Looking properly at what is there before design saves surprises on site.

7 min read
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Facade installation sequence on site: what happens in what order

A facade is installed in a set order, and each step depends on the one before. Knowing the sequence helps you plan access, spot delays early and ask better questions.

7 min read
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Facade warranty and defect liability: what to ask for

A warranty is a promise written on paper, and its value sits in the details. Scope, exclusions, who responds and how a claim is made matter more than the headline period.

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A facade project timeline: from concept to handover

A facade is designed, approved, made and installed in a fixed sequence. Knowing the order, and what each stage needs from you, prevents most delays.

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Value engineering a facade without losing performance

Value engineering can save money on a facade, or quietly remove the things the building needs. The difference is knowing which changes are safe and how to compare them.

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Multi-storey building under construction glowing at night
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How to choose a facade contractor in India: a checklist

Facade contractors are often compared on price alone. This checklist covers what to check before you appoint one anywhere in India, from who actually fabricates to what the contract should say.

8 min read
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How to read facade shop drawings before approval

Shop drawings turn an architectural intent into parts that can be made and installed. Here is what to review before an approval releases fabrication.

6 min read
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What to send a facade manufacturer for an accurate quote

A quote is only as good as the information behind it. This checklist covers what a facade manufacturer needs from you, and what to do when you do not have it all yet.

7 min read

General guidance for orientation, not a specification. Applicable standards, values and details are confirmed per project with the facade consultant.

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