Architect Support Services

For over the 35 years, CDC has developed an exceptional working relationship with many architectural firms across the nation and around the world. Our experience and expertise in exterior building facade systems has built a reputation that prompts owners and architects to engage CDC early on a project. The collaborating between CDC and our client helps to provide consulting services in the planning states of a project to help eliminate any unforeseen problems before they become an issue in the construction phase.

Preliminary Design Input In the early stages of any project, CDC reviews the schematic architectural drawings that pertain to the external wall design for the project and makes recommendations concerning the various envelope systems that might be considered.

Another way CDC adds value to the project is we meet with the architect's design team to review the performance and design parameters and/or constraints, and to coordinate the required work for the project.

Other services CDC includes are: develop and submit for review technical specification section for the enclosure wall; provide typical cladding details for support framing and joinery; and provides recommendation with regard to the need for a mock-up, its scope, and appropriate test criteria.

Submittal Review CDC reviews show drawings, structural calculations and technical data submissions for compliance, and highlights areas of technical weaknesses and issues that should be addressed prior to proceeding with construction.

Project Observation Periodically, CDC provides quality assurance visits to the construction site to observe the building envelope installation process. Services generally include making observations and filing a daily field observation report to the client and follow-up with a photographic log detailing observations made. The photographic log is coordinated with the daily field logs, which are often required to obtain the longest warranty periods offered by product manufacturers.

Observation of Field Water Testing CDC specifies and observes field water testing and subsequently provides a full, formal report of observations and recommendations based on the results of the test.