Building Envelope Design & Coordination
Glazing Shop
Drawings.
Curtain Wall & Storefront Shop Drawings — Delivered On Time, Approved First Submission.
SAR Facades Design delivers glazing shop drawings and building envelope coordination that go through approvals fast — fully coordinated, permit-compliant, and on schedule. Trusted by glazing contractors and GCs across the U.S.
300+
Projects completed across the U.S.
100%
Focused on building envelope & glazing
Curtain Wall
Storefront
Window Wall
Stick · Unitized · Hybrid
Glass Railings
High-rise residential
Data centers
Mixed-use
Hospitality
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What sets us apart
Glazing Shop Drawings Built for First-Pass Approval.
Not a Drafting Service — A Coordination Partner.
Most shop drawing providers take your scope and start drawing. We don't. Before producing a single line, our team reviews the full document set — architectural, structural, specifications, and schedules — to catch every conflict before it becomes your problem.
Typical shop drawing provider
Starts drawing without reviewing the full set
RFIs pile up mid-submittal cycle
Permit rejections due to compliance gaps
Coordination mistakes discovered in the field
Revision cycles spiral and delay approvals
SAR Facades approach
Complete coordination from scope to approved submittal
Conflicts and clashes flagged upfront
Pre-submission QA to reduce permit rejections
Constructability reviewed before fabrication
Cleaner submittals, faster approvals
Core services
Glazing Shop Drawings & Building Envelope Coordination — Start to Finish.
Glazing Shop Drawings
Curtain wall · Storefront · Windows
Facade shop drawings coordinated against the complete project set. We catch spec conflicts, anchor issues, and schedule gaps before they reach the engineer of record.
Building Envelope Coordination
Facade · Waterproofing · Interfaces
Full envelope coordination — exterior system detailing, waterproofing transitions, constructability review, and exterior interface documentation across all trades.
Permit Compliance & Verification
NOA · FL Approval · Impact compliance
Opening-by-opening review, NOA and FL approval verification, pre-submission QA, and permit package review to reduce rejection risk before documents leave your office.
BIM & Technical QA
Revit · Clash detection · Coordination
BIM coordination support, multidisciplinary clash detection, technical inconsistency review, and schedule validation — so your project moves on accurate, verified data.
How we work
Fast turnaround. Zero surprises.
Your glazing package done right — every time.
From the moment you send us your scope, we're moving. Our team takes full ownership of coordination, compliance, and delivery — so you get approval-ready glazing shop drawings without the back-and-forth.
01
We hit the ground running — from day one
Send us your scope and we're coordinating immediately. Every trade conflict and spec gap resolved upfront so production starts clean and on schedule.
02
Permit-ready drawings. Built right the first time.
Every sheet produced with compliance, constructability, and coordination verified as we go — not patched at the last minute. Your submittal goes in complete and accurate.
03
Step-by-step guidance. On-time delivery.
We keep you informed at every stage — progress communicated clearly, delivery on schedule. Fewer revision cycles, faster approvals, no last-minute surprises.
Mission-critical projects
Coordinating building envelopes
for data center construction.
High-performance facilities demand zero tolerance for coordination errors. Our full-set review process, permit compliance verification, and technical QA are built for the precision that mission-critical construction requires.
Tight permit compliance standards
Zero-defect envelope coordination
Accelerated approval timelines
BIM integration & clash prevention
Constructability review for complex systems
Client reviews
What contractors say about working with SAR.
"They bring real expertise to the table — their insight on commercial projects helps catch critical details early, before they become issues."
"Very responsive and fast — quality shop drawings delivered when we need them. A long-lasting business relationship we count on."
"Working with SAR since 2018 — their NOA expertise has been essential for meeting every permitting requirement on time."
"Great communication and very detail-oriented. My client was thrilled with the final drawings. Would work with them again!"
"Excellent team — they accompanied us from start to finish on the entire project. Highly recommended 100%."
"Very professional! They provide excellent service and I recommend them 100%!"
"SAR Facades has shown great responsiveness to our shop drawing needs — quality drawings delivered quickly, at a very reasonable price."
"A committed team that supported me on all my impact window, glass railing, and architectural facade projects in Florida. Excellent experience."
About SAR Facades Design
Glazing shop drawings
done right — and on time.
We built SAR around one idea: facade coordination should be thorough, fast, and stress-free for the contractor. 300+ projects later, that's still how we operate — every package delivered complete, compliant, and on schedule.
Our story
Founded in 2013. A process built from every project since.
SAR Facades Design started with a straightforward belief: facade coordination requires a level of document review that most firms skip. Over 300+ projects across the U.S., we turned that belief into a methodology — one built on real project failures, not theory.
2013
SAR Facades Design founded — with a focus on curtain wall and storefront shop drawings for the U.S. market.
2016
Expanded into full building envelope coordination — managing interfaces between glazing, structure, waterproofing, and envelope systems.
2018
Formalized our full-coordination protocol — a proven system that keeps submittals clean, approvals fast, and clients informed at every step.
Present
300+ projects completed. Serving glazing contractors, GCs, and envelope consultants nationwide — with repeat business as our primary growth driver.
How we work
Fast turnaround. Step-by-step guidance.
Your project moves — we make sure of it.
From day one, our team coordinates every detail of your facade package — architectural, structural, specs, and permits — so your drawings are approval-ready when you need them. No waiting, no back-and-forth, no surprises at submittal.
"We don't just deliver drawings — we deliver certainty. Every package goes out coordinated, compliant, and on schedule."
What we cover
Four areas of building envelope expertise.
Glazing Shop Drawings
Curtain wall, storefront, window wall — fully coordinated packages delivered on schedule and approval-ready from the first submission.
Fabrication & Installation Support
Anchor templates, embed layouts, steel erection drawings, glass cut lists, and material take-offs — so field teams have everything they need.
Permit Compliance & Verification
NOA/FL approval verification, opening-by-opening review, and permit package QA — so your submission goes in right the first time.
BIM & Technical QA
Facade Revit coordination, clash detection, and schedule validation — so your project moves on accurate, verified data.
Ready to work together?
Let's talk about your project before it becomes a problem.
Send us your scope and we'll identify the coordination risks — before they show up in revisions, rejected permits, or field conflicts.
Building Envelope Design & Technical Coordination
Every scope.
Done right.
From residential permit packages to complex curtain wall coordination — SAR Facades Design covers the full spectrum of glazing and building envelope services. Every package delivered on time, every submittal approval-ready.
Service 01
Residential Window & Door Permit Packages
Shop drawings + NOAs + Wind Loads — ready for submission. Serving Florida contractors with fixed-price packages and fast turnaround.
Basic Package
$275
per project
Floorplan + Elevations
Window & Door Schedule
Highlighted NOAs
⏱ 24h – 48h turnaround
MOST POPULAR
P.E. Certified
$550
per project
Everything in Basic
Sign & Seal
Wind Load Calculations
⏱ 72-hour turnaround
Full Service
$975
per project
Everything in P.E. Certified
We handle online permit submission
Full tracking & follow-up
⏱ 72-hour turnaround
* Limited time offer. Certain conditions apply. Serving Florida contractors.
Service 02
Building Envelope & Facade Services
The full range of shop drawings for glazing and facade systems — from curtain wall to specialty glass applications. Every package coordinated against the complete project set.
W&D Shop Drawings
Retrofit Technical Documentation
Skylight Shop Drawings
Louver Shop Drawings
Cladding Shop Drawings
Decorative Panels
Balcony Divider Drawings
Interior Glass Partitions
Shower Door Drawings
Mirror Installation Drawings
Glass Flooring & Glass Stairs
Railing Shop Drawings
Service 03
Permit Compliance & QA Support
Most permit rejections are preventable. We review every opening against applicable NOA, Florida Product Approval, and impact compliance requirements — before documents leave your office.
NOA / FL Approval Verification
Opening-by-Opening Review
Permit Package QA
Configuration Validation
Technical Document Verification
Service 04
BIM & Technical Coordination
Facade Revit models, clash detection, and technical coordination — built for projects where accuracy is non-negotiable.
BIM Modeling
Clash Detection Reports
Document Discrepancy Reports
Constructability Review Support
Technical Coordination Assistance
Special Condition 3D Modeling
Service 05
Fabrication & Installation Support
Detailed fabrication and layout drawings that give field teams exactly what they need — accurate, coordinated, and ready to build from.
Anchor Template Fabrication Drawings
Anchor Template Layout Drawings
Embed Layout Drawings
Railing Blockout Layout Drawings
Steel Erection Shop Drawings
Staircase Shop Drawings
Glass Cut Lists
Material Take-Offs
Get moving on your next project
Not sure which service fits?
Send your project — we'll tell you where to start.
Most projects need more than one service area. Tell us where you are in the process and we'll identify exactly where we can help.
Glazing Shop Drawing Portfolio
5 categories.
300+ projects.
Exterior and interior glazing, railings, claddings, and metal structures — every package coordinated, permit-compliant, and on schedule.
3D renders
Staircase & Railing Systems
3D visualization renders of staircase and railing systems — wood stringers, metal balusters, oak newel posts, and open balcony railings.

STAIRCASE · RESIDENTIAL
Wood tread + metal baluster system

STAIRCASE · MULTI-LEVEL
Double-height with open balcony railing

RAILING · LANDING DETAIL
Oak newel post + vertical steel balusters
3D visualization renders — not shop drawings
Exterior Glazing Shop Drawings
Full exterior glazing package for a large-scale mixed-use development on Biscayne Blvd. SAR coordinated the complete document set — architectural, structural, and specifications — delivering permit-ready shop drawings with zero coordination conflicts at submittal.
Render
Floor Plan
Elevation
Details
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High-end residential tower on Collins Ave, Miami Beach. SAR delivered full exterior glazing coordination for curtain wall and storefront systems, with opening-by-opening permit compliance review and NOA verification for Florida impact requirements.
Render
Frame Elevation
Floor Plan
Details
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Full glazing coordination for a major Marriott hospitality property at Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise FL. SAR delivered curtain wall and entrance storefront shop drawings with full permit compliance review and pre-submission QA.
Render
Floor Plan
Frame Elevation
Details
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One of Miami's most prominent new office towers. SAR coordinated the full exterior glazing envelope across 56+ floors, delivering curtain wall shop drawings with BIM coordination support, technical QA, and permit compliance verification for a mission-critical commercial schedule.
Render
Floor Plan
Elevation
Details
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Multi-system glazing package for a major mixed-use development in Cambridge, MA. SAR coordinated curtain wall, storefront, and specialty window systems across multiple facade elevations, including complex curved geometry at the building corners.
Render
Floor Plan
Frame Elevation
Details
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Full exterior glazing coordination for a high-rise residential tower in downtown Austin. SAR delivered multi-system shop drawings with complete permit compliance, constructability review, and pre-submission QA across all facade elevations.
Render
Floor Plan
Frame Elevation
Details
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Full exterior glazing package for a major mixed-use residential tower in Atlanta. SAR coordinated curtain wall and storefront systems across all elevations with complete pre-submission QA and permit compliance documentation.
Render
Floor Plan
Elevation
Details
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Interior Glazing Shop Drawings
Interior glazing coordination for a luxury wellness resort on Singer Island, FL. SAR delivered full interior glazing shop drawings including glass partition systems, interior door frames, and specialty glazing elements coordinated against the complete architectural set.
Render
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
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Interior glazing shop drawings for a luxury residential development in Boca Raton. SAR coordinated all interior glass systems including partition walls, door frames, and specialty interior glazing elements across multiple residential units.
Render
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Drawing 3
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Interior and terrace glazing coordination for a mixed-use residential building in Washington DC. SAR delivered full shop drawings for interior glass partition systems and terrace-level glazing, coordinated against the complete architectural and structural document set.
Render
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Drawing 3
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Interior glazing coordination for a luxury residential project in Delray Beach. SAR delivered shop drawings for interior glass systems and balcony-level glazing, with full permit compliance review and pre-submission QA.
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Drawing 3
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Balcony Railings & Dividers
Balcony railing and divider shop drawings for 57 Ocean, a luxury residential tower on Collins Ave. SAR coordinated full balcony glazing systems including glass railings, privacy dividers, and post systems — all reviewed against structural and architectural drawings for permit compliance.
Render
Railing Drawing 1
Railing Drawing 2
Divider Drawing 1
Divider Drawing 2
Divider Drawing 3
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Claddings & Miscellaneous Metals
Metal panel and cladding shop drawings for a residential project in Alexandria, VA. SAR coordinated the full exterior cladding system including metal panel layouts, attachment details, and miscellaneous metal components, reviewed against architectural and structural drawings.
Render
Drawing 1
Drawing 2
Drawing 3
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Metal Structures
Metal structure and 3D modeling for a custom residential stair system. SAR produced detailed shop drawings and 3D models for the steel stair structure, including connection details, member sizing, and fabrication documentation.
3D Model
Structure Drawing 1
Structure Drawing 2
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Ready to add your project to this list?
Let's talk about your scope.
Send us your documents. We'll review the coordination risk and tell you exactly how we can help — before any work starts.
Technical resources for the glazing & building envelope industry
Insights from
the field.
Permit compliance, coordination mistakes, constructability tips, BIM coordination, and glazing technical education — from a team that has seen every version of what goes wrong.
Latest articles
Technical content for glazing contractors, GCs, and envelope consultants.
Permit compliance
5 Reasons Your Glazing Permit Gets Rejected — And How to Prevent Each One
NOA mismatch, missing impact compliance documentation, and schedule errors are the most common causes of permit rejection on glazing scopes. Here's what to check before submission.
SAR Facades · 8 min read
Building envelope
Waterproofing Transitions in Curtain Wall Systems: The Details That Get Missed
The interface between curtain wall and adjacent construction is where most envelope failures start. These are the transition conditions that need independent verification.
SAR Facades · 6 min read
BIM
Why BIM Models Fail Facade Coordination — and What LOD Actually Means for Glazing
LOD 300 and 350 mean different things depending on who built the model. Here's what glazing contractors and GCs should demand before relying on a facade Revit model for coordination.
SAR Facades · 7 min read
Mission-critical
Building Envelope Coordination for Data Centers: Why Standard Shop Drawing Processes Fall Short
Mission-critical facilities have zero tolerance for coordination errors and compressed approval timelines. Here's how facade coordination needs to adapt for this type of construction.
SAR Facades · 9 min read
Shop drawings
The Shop Drawing Review Process: What Engineers of Record Are Actually Looking For
Most revision cycles are avoidable. Understanding what triggers an EOR's comments — and addressing those items before submission — is the fastest way to clean up your approval process.
SAR Facades · 5 min read
Constructability
Constructability Review for Glazing Systems: What to Check Before Fabrication Starts
Fabrication errors that trace back to document conflicts are almost always preventable. These are the constructability checks that should happen before a single piece goes to the shop floor.
SAR Facades · 6 min read
Topics we cover
Technical education for the building envelope industry.
Permit compliance & NOA verification
Glazing shop drawing best practices
Building envelope coordination
Waterproofing & facade transitions
BIM coordination for facades
Mission-critical & data center projects