Services

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 Our Design Assist services provide early-stage technical support to project teams, streamlining the integration of window and façade systems into architectural and structural designs. We collaborate directly with architects, developers, façade consultants, and contractors to ensure constructability, performance, and cost-efficiency from concept to construction. 

Provide guidance on selecting appropriate window and door systems based on performance requirements, aesthetics, budget, and code compliance

Assist in evaluating material finishes, frame profiles, thermal break technologies, and glazing types

Recommend value-engineering options where applicable

Review architectural drawings and develop preliminary shop drawings or CAD markups

Assist in coordination of window-to-structure and window-to-cladding interfaces

Identify typical anchoring details, sill/jamb/head conditions, and waterproofing strategies

Propose solutions for challenging geometries, openings, and transitions

Advise on thermal, acoustic, air/water, and structural performance targets

Review project specs and test requirements (NFRC, ASTM, AAMA, etc.)

Identify needs for PMU/VMU mock-ups and support planning of those tests

Recommend unit sizes and configurations to optimize fabrication and shipping

Advise on tolerances, sequencing, handling, and installation feasibility

Flag potential coordination issues with other façade elements (e.g., curtain walls, louvers, sunshades)

Provide budget-level pricing guidance during SD/DD phases
Flag areas for potential cost impact based on design evolution
Collaborate with GC/CM teams for budgeting exercises and scope alignment

Draft system markups
Preliminary window schedules or take-offs
Sample detail sheets (PDF or DWG)
Thermal and performance data sheets
Technical clarifications / RFI responses