Quast Consulting and Testing, Inc. can provide a variety of consulting services to meet your needs. We can be limited to specific areas of quality control or have involvment from the design/development through contract close-out. Our consulting service estimate is typically prepared project specific with the below listed items as being available options.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

•  Review the architectural drawings, which pertain to the exterior wall system and make recommendations to assure an air and water tight, healthy façade.
•  As applicable to the project, QCT will provide review and design input regarding the following aspects of the wall design intent.
•  Cost considerations of the schematic/concept design details.
•  Evaluation of selected materials and finishes.
•  Selection of system types.
•  Wind load requirements.
•  Water infiltration considerations, inclusive of primary and secondary defense lines and its drainage to the exterior.
•  Effects on wall systems due to building frame movements resulting from wind and/or seismic forces.
•  Consideration of building structure tolerances and drift.
•  Consideration of thermal movement requirements.
•  System attachments.
•  Sealant selection.
•  Environmental conditions (interior and exterior) that affect the performance of the exterior systems.
•  Consideration of acoustical requirements established by the Acoustical Consultant that effect the system.
•  Consideration of the system fire resistance.
•  Exterior wall maintenance and window washing equipment considerations.
•  Product data/literature.
•  Preliminary Performance design criteria.
•  Develop and prepare the technical performance specification for the applicable systems in a format agreed upon with the architect. The specification form is to be agreed upon before commencement of the specification development.
•  Review and comment on the technical performance specifications for the applicable systems.
•  Review and comment on the contract documents and assist on developing special details based on desired profiles.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE

•  Advise on potential wall bidders.
•  Finalize the performance specifications by incorporating the last changes.
•  Review and comment on the Architect's construction drawings as they are developed.

BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION PHASE

•  Review and comment on the technical merit of bidder's scope drawings, preliminary programs and bid proposals. Recommendations regarding the selection of a bidder will be included in the report.
•  Assist in answering technical questions from the bidders.
•  Assist in value engineering issues as it relates to the system.

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PHASE

•  Review and comment on material submittals and product data.
•  Review and comment on project shop drawings. Review up to two (2) complete and coordinated, not partial or phased, submissions.
•  Report documenting findings and observations.
•  Attend required air and water infiltration tests and provide a written follow-up report.
•  Attend onsite meetings to discuss curtainwall system design issues and observe the wall installation.
•  Observe onsite field-testing and supply follow-up written documentation.

CLOSEOUT/SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PHASE

•  Verify completeness of all exterior wall submittals.
•  Verify completeness of exterior wall "as-built", warranties and maintenance manuals.
•  Provide "as-built" summary report identifying pertinent observations affecting the function, maintenance and/or life of the structure.

Please contact us for further information, references and cost estimates.

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