Services
PROJECT DESIGN - CAD
FDA provide a full range of CAD design services to support facade contractors, covering all aspects of project design work. Since 2003, FDA have completed 250+ projects ranging from 20m2 to 20,000m2. FDA's primary software is AutoCAD (with CAD-PLAN Athena) & Revit.
- Project Drawings (Details, Elevations & Setting Out)
- Fabrication Drawings (Pressings, Panels & Bracketry)
- 2D & 3D Design
- BIM (Revit)
FDA have a combined 46 years' experience in the following facade systems:
- Aluminium & Timber Composite Windows & Doors
- Curtain Walling (most proprietary stick systems)
- Unitised Curtain Walling (bespoke or proprietary)
- Window Walling
- Aluminium Windows & Doors
- Structural Glass Assemblies
- Rainscreen Cladding
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Our structural engineering partners, SAI Structural Engineering, has extensive experience in specific to the facade industry. We can provide:
- Wind Load Calculations
- System Design
- Bracket and Support Design
- Fixing Selection
- Glass Calculations (Mepla)
FACADE ENGINEERING & CONSULTANCY
FDA provide the following:
- Facade Specifications
- Contractor Tender Reviews
- Design Verification/Reviews
- Site/Installation Checks
- Remedial Reports
- Failure Analysis
THERMAL CALCULATIONS
FDA providing the following using Flixo Pro:
- Interface Analysis
- System Design