SERVICES
In-House Tensile Architecture Capabilities
Birdair is the leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures throughout the world.
Our Pre-Construction Services
Design Assistance
Budgeting
Construction Methodologies
Project Schedule Development
In-House Capabilities
Design Development
Birdair's in-house team of engineers and designers work with clients during the design development phase, presenting material samples, design options and renderings in order to turn a client's idea into a signature design. This early design support allows the project’s architects and structural engineers to determine the most effective details for an efficient tensile fabric structure. Using exceptionally sustainable building materials such as ETFE film and PTFE-coated fiberglass, Birdair’s in-house design capabilities can help contribute toward LEED building certification.
Engineering
Birdair's team of specialty engineers, engineering consultants and designers are highly skilled and experienced, working with the latest custom tensile architectural materials and steel cable structure systems in the industry. Through engineering analysis and peer review, Birdair delivers reaction loads, connection details, member sizing, interface details and construction methodologies. As a result, Birdair can provide an efficient high quality tensile fabric structure second to none in the worldwide market.
Fabrication
During the manufacturing phase of a project, Birdair’s manufacturing facilities are capable of working with a wide array of tensile fabric materials, such as PTFE, PVC, and ETFE film. This in-house capability allows for Birdair to meet fast-track schedules and control production quality. As a full service specialty contractor, this manufacturing capability separates Birdair from other U.S. based companies. Birdair also utilizes manufacturer recycling programs for PVC and ETFE film in addition to pre-fabrication processes that minimize waste. Due to the lightweight nature of the fabric, it’s also easily and efficiently transported, making it one of the most exceptionally sustainable building materials available for roofing applications.
Construction
As the leader and pioneer specialty contractor in tensile architecture, no other company has more experience building tensile membrane structures across the globe than Birdair. As a design-build specialty contractor, Birdair has the knowledge and expertise to efficiently erect projects that range from small porte-cochere structures to large stadium retractable roofs. Once a project has been approved through design development and the manufacturing and testing phases are underway, Birdair project managers and engineers meet with the general contractor to review the construction methodology and coordinate erection procedures and scheduling. Within our construction team, Birdair currently has 15 site superintendents experienced in the construction of steel, cables and tensile fabric structures. This in-house capability allows us to properly man projects as the project schedule requires.
Service & Warranty
Our commitment to customer service doesn't end simply because a project is completed. Birdair offers clients a wealth of post-project resources and assistance. Building owners may contract with our company to ensure their structures look as breathtaking years from now as they did the day the last piece of steel, cable or tensile fabric was put into place. These services can range from simple cleanings to comprehensive structural reviews and modifications. Our site superintendents are on call 24 / 7, allowing Birdair to promptly respond to any service requests.
