10 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes
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Mechanical equipment sequences of operation.
Frequently, sequences of operation in mechanical design documents create conflict between systems or could be unclear to installers and controls contractors. At times, they are missing entirely from the design documents.
Life-safety components not included in design
Design review comments for life-safety systems often identify missing fire panels, strobes, annunciators, and pull stations. These issues lead to change orders during construction and possible delays due to issues with life-safety and fire marshal inspections of the facility.
Building enclosure moisture intrusion.
Enclosure issues can allow moisture intrusion into the building if air/moisture barriers are not included, are not correctly placed within wall details, or are not continuous throughout wall sections. Sealants may not be specified correctly at intersections of components or there might be missing sealant requirements for penetrations by fasteners when installing cladding or bracing for exterior shading. Wall sections may promote thermal bridging, which is the unrestricted movement of heat through the wall section. This leads to excessive, and potentially costly, energy use.
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