our services

Our consultancy services include:

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• Building Envelope Optimisation
  Comparative analysis of façade systems to identify efficient, cost-effective, and high-performing solutions.
• Façade Performance Specification
  Clear, performance-based technical documentation outlining façade system descriptions, compliance standard, procurement and completion requirements.
• Façade Performance-Based Design Brief
  Development of tailored briefs aligned with project goals and performance benchmarks.
• Façade Performance Solution Reports
  Documentation of performance compliance pathways for non-Deemed-to-Satisfy elements.
  • FP1.4/F3P1 Weatherproofing solution assessment
  • Omission of interlinking handrail for glass cantilevered balustrades
• Façade Weatherproofing Strategy
  Provide input on façade detailing to improve resistance of water ingress.
• Peer Review Support
  Review of façade documentation including façade report and calculations to demonstrate compliance with relevant National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.

• Facade Architectural/Shopdrawing review
  Commentary on façade details and shopdrawings covering façade design, structural adequacy, weatherproofing or/and thermal principles.

• Site inspection and report
  Conduct façade inspections within an inspection summary report outlining status of façade installation, non-conformance items and provide rectification recommendations

• Contractor Design Audit and Construction Support
  Review of contractor submissions and provide on-site support.

• Façade Wind Pressure Assessment and Report
  Desktop AS1170.2 façade wind pressure assessment and report

• Façade System Thermal Engineering
  Thermal performance calculations of glazed and opaque façade walls using WINDOW, THERM and Optics software, and working in collaboration with project ESD consultant to achieve building envelope’s thermal requirements.

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  Facade Structural Analysis
  Perform structural checks and modelling to assess the feasibility and assist the design development of façade systems, in accordance with relevant standards including but not limiting to AS1288, AS1664, and AS4100.

• Façade Value EngineeringStrategic optimisation of façade design, materials, and construction methods to balance performance, aesthetics, cost, and compliance.

• Façade structural design reportPrepare a structural analysis report detailing façade engineering solutions, including assessments of wind loads, imposed actions, support conditions, and overall structural adequacy in accordance with relevant codes and standards.

• Façade Design Compliance Declaration (DCD) certificationOur Registered Design Practitioner reviews and prepares all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance of Façade design with relevant Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.

• Facade structural design certificationOur chartered professional façade engineer checks and certifies facade designs and conditions to meet structural adequacy of required codes.

Urban Facade provides comprehensive diagnostic and remediation services tailored to address unique challenges of existing façade performance issues. Our examination covers structural integrity, safety, and material longevity of façade component and offering remediation strategies to mitigate the identified issues.

• AAMA501.2 Onsite Water Leakage Field Check and Investigation
  Onsite water hose test with a compliant nozzle in accordance with AAMA 501.2 to verify weatherproofing performance of onsite installation or/and identify sources of water ingress.

• Third Party Witness
  Independent witness assessments and reporting to provide opinions on façade issues.

• Factory and AS2047/AS4284 Testing Inspection and Reporting
  Factory inspections and third-party witness of AS2047/AS4284 PMU testing locally with Australia or overseas, followed by a detailed reporting of quality assurance finding and test outcomes.

• Façade Remedial Tender Documentation
  Preparation of technical documentation to support tendering and procurement for façade remediation and upgrade projects.

• Defect Liability Period Inspections
  Inspections conducted during the defect liability period to identify construction defects, installation and workmanship issues prior to project handover.