How to effectively plan your project, protect its design, and meet the construction schedule Creating custom glazing systems requires time, planning, and process that are unique to the project. Too often, as construction schedules and budgets get compressed, there is an assumption that the custom materials can be sped up accordingly. That’s unfortunately not always
Like it or not, budget limitations play a role in all construction projects – from cookie-cutter strip malls to the custom architecture and sophisticated design intent of a corporate headquarters building. It is rare to have an open checkbook on all systems within the building. So when you are developing your concept for that structural
The importance of Profile Drawings in communications and coordination The first question that we typically get on a new project at Bellwether, is “When will we see shop drawings?”. It’s not surprising to hear, since shops are typically the first submission on standard, off-the-shelf systems. But shop drawings are ultimately an interpretation of how a
Glass Canopy anchors are required to do a lot more work than typical anchors for skylights and cladding systems. This is due to the need for them to resist: The deadload of the canopy The torsion created by the cantilever of the canopy The uplift forces of windload The deadload of projected snow and ice
Canopy gutters often become a hot potato in terms of who owns them – handed off between trades because of their unique challenges: They can leak, clog, and they require regular maintenance for proper long term operation. Over the years, we have found the following considerations to be most important when designing a gutter from