About the author  ⁄ James C. Parker, P.E., S.E.

James C. Parker, P.E., S.E., Senior Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Mr. Parker is the head of structural engineering in the firm’s LA office. He may be reached at jcparker@sgh.com.

While some of the more complex design, detailing and critical coordination on a building construction project occur at the interface of the structure and the building enclosure, building design teams often consider façade-system attachments as ancillary components of the project. In fact, design, fabrication, and erection of façade systems are often subcontracted out to a specialty contractor, who is part of the construction team.

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