Our manufacturing facilities are built around one principle: the precision demands of high-performance façade engineering require a production environment that is equally precise. Every aspect of our facility from machinery specification to workflow organisation is designed to support the consistent, traceable, quality-controlled manufacture of complex façade components at any scale.
Our manufacturing and engineering capabilities cover aluminium fabrication, structural steel production, supported by advanced CNC machining, cutting, drilling, and precision assembly processes for complex profiles, façade systems, and bespoke structural components. We manufacture primary and secondary steel substructures, custom connections, brackets, and nodal elements with high dimensional accuracy and repeatability. Quality control is fully integrated into the production workflow through in-line testing and continuous dimensional and performance verification at every critical manufacturing stage. All components undergo comprehensive pre-delivery inspection against approved shop drawings and project specifications prior to dispatch. Our quality management system is based on a prevention-first approach, where dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and structural integrity are verified in real time and any non-conformances are identified and resolved during production, ensuring consistent quality and full compliance.
At Facade Technologies, digital engineering is central to how we design, coordinate, and deliver. Our fully integrated digital workflow connects design intent to production data ensuring that every component we manufacture is precisely aligned with the coordinated project model and fully traceable through the fabrication process. We operate two dedicated digital engineering streams Design & Modelling and Structural & Thermal Engineering each supported by industry-leading software tools and experienced specialist teams.
Used for the production of detailed 2D technical drawings, shop drawings, and fabrication documentation all developed within our ISO-certified quality management system and issued through a formal approval workflow before any component enters production.
The core of our BIM coordination workflow. We develop fully detailed 3D façade models coordinated against architectural, structural, and MEP models enabling clash detection, interface resolution, and accurate quantity extraction. Our BIM deliverables meet EIR requirements across all project levels, supporting seamless collaborative working with design teams and main contractors.
Our primary tool for the development of complex 3D geometries including free-form surfaces, double-curved panels, faceted skins, and non-standard façade profiles. Rhino allows us to model architectural forms with the precision required for downstream fabrication and engineering analysis.
Integrated with Rhino as our parametric design and computational modelling environment. Grasshopper enables us to develop algorithmic design workflows automating panelisation, rationalising complex geometries, generating fabrication-ready data, and running iterative performance optimisations at speed. For projects involving large-scale repetitive components or geometrically complex envelopes, Grasshopper is central to our ability to deliver efficiently and accurately.
Our primary structural analysis platform for façade engineering. We use SAP2000 to perform static and dynamic structural analysis of façade systems and substructures including wind load assessments, seismic analysis, deflection verification, and connection design. All structural calculations are produced in accordance with applicable international standards and submitted as part of our formal engineering verification packages.
Applied for detailed 3D component modelling, mechanical simulation, and prototype development particularly for bespoke connection details, custom extrusion profiles, and free-form geometric elements. SolidWorks simulation modules allow us to verify component-level structural performance digitally before physical prototyping, reducing development time and improving outcome certainty.
Used for two-dimensional heat transfer analysis and thermal performance simulation of façade cross-sections, glazing units, and frame assemblies. THERM and WINDOW allow our engineers to accurately calculate U-values, identify thermal bridging risks, and optimise system details for compliance with energy performance targets including Passive House, BREEAM, and LEED requirements.
Our specialist tool for the detailed thermal and structural analysis of aluminium frame profiles. Frame Simulator enables us to evaluate the thermal performance of complex multi-chamber extrusion profiles, assess the impact of different thermal break configurations, and optimise frame design for both energy efficiency and structural integrity ensuring every profile we specify or develop delivers the performance the project demands.
This end-to-end digital workflow eliminates manual data transfer between disciplines, reduces the risk of error at every stage, and ensures that every design decision is supported by rigorous engineering analysis before any component enters production.