Industry Guide
Curtainwall and Glazing Coordination: The Exterior Envelope That Takes Years to Design and Months to Install
Curtainwall systems — unitized panels shipped to site and installed, or stick-built systems assembled on site — define the modern commercial building exterior. Long lead times, structural attachment coordination, thermal and moisture performance, and specialty installation combine into a subcontract scope that affects schedule, budget, and building performance. Understanding curtainwall coordination helps GCs manage this high-stakes exterior work.
Marcus Reyes6 min read