Praa Facade provides independent façade consultancy for design, procurement and construction advice on all aspects of façade/external envelop of building.

1. INNOVATIVE & EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX FACADES
COMPANY PROFILE

2. Praa Facade provides independent façade consultancy for design, procurement and construction advice on all aspects of
façade/external envelop of building.
The façade or exterior envelope of a building is the element that makes the internal space habitable, it acts as a filter allowing in
ABOUT US
beneficial elements of the external climate in whilst providing a barrier to those less desirable elements. It is often considered to
be the highest risk of any project.
Praa Façade provides façade engineering and design analysis as well as operational and commercial support in the procurement,
design, manufacture and installation of the façade and envelopes for new and existing (old and new) buildings. Praa Facade
carries out the survey and evaluation of existing envelopes for due diligence, pre-purchase, condition and dilapidations and
provides expert witness services in all forms of litigation. We provide feasibility and development for refurbishment of existing
cladding and facades as well as recladding and over cladding of existing buildings. Praa Facade also provides diagnostics of
general defects, water ingress and air leakage, glass failure, partial or total collapse of the envelope or parts falling from the
building.
Praa Facade is unique in providing specialized Façade Consultancy, Façade Design, Curtain Wall System Design to building
owners, architects, main and specialist contractors in addition to system houses.

3. VISION
To be the world’s leading facade consultant and to help our clients, enhance building
technology and improve the environment and quality. Our values are quality in everything that
we do, professional and ethical in all our actions, growth and development of all our staff and
company.
MISSION
The mission of Praa Facade is to provide clients anywhere in the world with pragmatic, value-oriented
solutions utilizing specialized technical expertise in the construction of structural glazing and exterior
cladding systems. We are dedicated in developing the reputation with our clients of trust, dependability
and excellence.
Exceptional results depend on an outstanding team performance, clear communication, commitment,
solutions, and personal accountability. Our staff believes passionately in these objectives.

4. WHAT WE OFFER
Facade Consulting Services – New Buildings Facade Consulting Services – Existing Buildings
• Concept Design • Defect Surveys
• Structural Concept Studies • Investigation and Diagnostics
• System and Material Studies • Cost studies of Repair and Replacement Options
• Environmental and Acoustic Studies • Remedial Works Proposals
• Facade Details (design intent drawings) • Expert Witness Services
• Technical Performance Specifications Facade Design and Engineering Services
• Technical Assessments of Contractors • Tender Bid Technical Input
• Checking of Contractor's Shop Drawings and Calculations • Value Engineering
• Checking of Contractor's Engineering Calculations • Facade Design (Shop Drawings)
• Checking of Method Statements and Materials • Facade Structural Engineering Calculations
Submissions
• Review and Witnessing of Performance Testing
• Factory Inspections
• Site Inspections and On-Site Testing

5. WHYPRAA FACADE
Cost Savings
Praa Façade Optimizing the design for high performance whilst still maintaining the Architect’s conceptual intent.
• Designing to achieve operational cost savings (Air-conditioning, cleaning and maintenance), and design for increased life span.
• Minimizing Contractor Variations by providing the right technical information from the beginning. Reducing the volume of
disputes, and technical and performance problems which would normally be incurred without having a specialist consultant.
Time Savings
It is important to the client to maintain the project program and minimize contractor delays. Praa Facade works with the Contractors
and Architects to efficiently check shop drawings without delay and to help keep the project moving forward.
• Help the Client and Architect save time by working closely in the early stages of design.
• Provide tender documentation that is near shop drawing quality in order to explain the Architects design intent fully.
• Work closely with structural and mechanical engineers to provide a complete and coordinated tender drawing set and
specifications.
Improved Quality
Achieving a high quality façade requires great attention to detail. Praa Façade work as the Clients façade quality control experts to
ensure they get what they paid for.
• Checking the design, engineering, and testing of the works, to ensure that technical requirements are satisfied.
• All materials are cross checked against the project specification to verify quality. Ensuring that the selected materials are suitable
for building life.
• Overseeing the Façade Contractor’s works in the factory and on-site, to ensure a high standard.

6. OUR SCOPE
Sl.No Stage Scope
1 Pre-Tender Stage
1.1 Concept Design Review of architectural intent and discussion on project design, materials & budget with
architect and client
1.2 Design Basis Report Establishments of performance parameters, system appointment and estimated project
costs with material wastage reports.
1.3 Design Development Documentation Preparation of concept drawings, preliminary costs and BOQ.
2 Tender Stage
2.1 Tender Documentation Preparation of tender drawings, specifications, conditions of contract and BOQ with
budgetary costing.
2.2 Tender Inviting tenders, review of contractor's tender drawings and technical meetings with
bidders and preparation of compliance report.
3 Post Tender Stage
3.1 Design Drawings and Materials Approval Review and approval of contractor's drawings for systems approval, calc, documents
and samples.
3.2 Mock Up Review and Approval Defining mock-up area, review of mock-up drawings, suggestions to improve system if
any and approval
3.3 Fabrication & Installation Inspecting fabricator's facility materials and workmanship to ensure to approved design
of the project.
Periodic site visits with site inspection reports with observations and suggestions.
3.4 Closeout. Inspection of all elements, preparation of snag lists, revisit to ensure remedial works and
approval of as built drawings with final approval inspections.

7. KNOWLEDGE
We strongly believe knowledge harvesting and sharing will inspire our team and gently
benefit our clients, and always will try to upgrade our selves to provide best services to
our clients.
CLIENTELE
Our clientele have very different needs and our expertise in delivering projects
to them come from our willingness to work closely, adapt our operations to
their requirements and provides an all-encompassing, customized service.

8. Praa Facade Engineering
# 1-10-104/42/7A,
Mayuri Marg, Plot No 312,
Begumpet, Hyderabad – 500 016.
Email: info@praafacade.com
Website: www.praafacade.com
M: +91 98854 19970.