Etihad Towers

Project Objectives and Brief

At Priedemann any project starts with the determination of the planning basis, with the facts, requirements and possibilities – no matter when we start and always together with everyone involved in the project

What is the design concept?
Which local standards apply?
Urban planning requirements?

Energy requirements?
Weighing up the priorities in the “magic triangle” of quality, costs and duration
Definition of an objective as a benchmark for all subsequent planning phases
Development of the evaluation criteria as expert assessors in architectural competitions

Project Objectives and Brief

Design Compliance Control

The first phase after the award of the contract is of particular importance. Often some time has passed since planning and a number of changes may have occurred, the planning team has changed, user requests have been added or additional requirements are putting pressure on the budget. Priedemann checks and assesses whether all of the documents are up to date, complete, feasible and if any improvements can be made, coordinates change management and is the contact for all questions of the planning team concerning the facade.

Before the work is planned

Checking that the documents provided are complete
Comparison with possible project changes and updates
Determining the status quo for the start of construction
Checking the system components to be implemented
Clarification of unresolved questions, communication with the planning team

While the work is being planned

Priedemann checks and comments on the contractor’s structural assumptions as well as the performance in terms of energy and acoustics
Checking and evaluating the contractor’s work schedule

Checking relevant facade elements and how they interface with other trades
Evaluation of the contractor’s planning and system design
Checking of technical specifications for materials such as glass, stone etc. as well as data sheets for sealing and insulating materials, surfaces, system descriptions etc.
Checking and assessing the facade supply chain for compliance with the applicable guidelines as well as technical and quality standards
Comparison of test data with specified or actual performance data
Updating change management

Additional services

Investigation of options for production, materials and technology, if necessary making improvements whilst retaining the agreed qualities, costs and dates for implementation
Evaluation of facade materials that the facade manufacturer provides as an IFC (issued for construction) alternative
Statement on the suitability, quality and equivalence of alternative material proposals in relation to the materials in the original plans
Assessment and evaluation of the behavior of the products when processed

Design Compliance Control

Mock-Up Association

Scale does not just changes the perspective and the proportions, only in the 1:1 model can the loads a component is exposed to be tested realistically.

Usually, mock-ups are only created after being awarded to the manufacturer of a facade. We support the planning and implementation already during the planning phase in order to ensure greater reliability of planning, design and implementation at an earlier point in time.

Physical mock-ups:

Support and advice when carrying out facade tests
Control of the standards and requirements to be met, involvement in tests
Evaluating and commenting on the test reports
Recommendations for potential improvements

Visual mock-ups:

Support and advice on the construction of a facade sample to match the design requirements

Mock-Up Association

Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi

We provided

Consultancy

Project Objectives and Brief

Design Compliance Control

Mock-Up Association