Steel Encounters specializes in design-assist services for building envelope, curtain wall, facade, cladding, and glazing systems.
A design-assist approach enables collaboration during critical phases of your project.
Through early involvement, Steel Encounters identifies potential challenges, optimizes the design, and delivers cost-effective solutions.
Design Assist Case Studies
Mountain America Credit Union
Headquarters
Through a design assist approach and early involvement, Steel Encounters was able to modify the curtain wall system design to allow an additional 1/4" of floor deflection, thus reducing structural steel (by others) by $300k. Curtain wall cost increase was less than $40k.
Also, by providing optional cost models, the Owner was able to make true "value" decisions. For example, glass options that offered varied levels of quality, aesthetics, performance, and delivery.
Utah Valley Regional
Medical Center Expansion
Steel Encounters worked with the architect to re-module the curtain wall for a more cost effective and visually pleasing layout, resulting in $800k in savings.
Facilitated the seismic movements of the GFRC panels with the design of our metal panel perimeter closures to close scope gap.
Provided alternative panel finish using a coil-coated finish system with better warranty and finish consistency, resulting in a savings of $190k.
Worked with vendors prior to mock-up to develop a third surface spandrel coating for desired aesthetic. We achieved the desired design without additional cost.