Shade area / footprint and sun orientation
KAVORA · PROJECT AUTHORITY CENTRE
Move from product interest to a controlled project specification.
Specify umbrellas, awnings, membrane shade and retractable roofs around shade geometry, wind management, drainage, fabric, movement, power, foundations and operating procedures.
01 · PROJECT INPUTS
Define the conditions before the exact system is released.
These inputs are deliberately upstream of model selection so the product does not dictate the brief.
Umbrella/awning/membrane/retractable-roof pathway
Wind exposure and required operating procedure
Rainwater and drainage objective
Fabric/membrane performance and colour
Foundation/fixing/substrate conditions
Motor/control/power requirement
Hospitality/event furniture clearances and service access
02 · EVIDENCE CONTROL
Keep project claims attached to what the evidence actually proves.
Generic declarations, outdated catalogues or unrelated certificates should not be carried into a project as exact-system evidence.
Exact frame/material data
Fabric/membrane technical evidence
Wind evidence tied to exact configuration and operating state
Motor/control documentation
Foundation/fixing requirements
Fire performance where project requires it
Finish/corrosion, warranty and maintenance
03 · CAD / DRAWING REGISTER
Planning references are not exact-system construction drawings.
Every drawing/model status stays visible so consultants know what can be used now and what only exists after configuration or project-specific design.
| Resource | Status | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Shade concept / planning layout | Public planning | Early scope, interface and consultant coordination only. |
| Generic technical reference / typical detail | Public planning | Explains system logic without representing an exact supplied configuration. |
| Exact-system GA / dimensional drawing | Exact-system | Issued only after the quoted system/configuration is known. |
| Native CAD / DWG / DXF | Verify availability | Availability and revision must be confirmed against the exact supplied system. |
| BIM / Revit / IFC object | Verify availability | Only described as BIM where a genuine verified native model exists. |
| Foundation / fixing / setting-out drawing | Project-specific | Depends on site/building conditions, local engineering and the selected system. |
| Services / electrical / controls interface | Project-specific | Coordinates the supplied system with local power, data, water, drainage or controls. |
04 · SPECIFICATION STARTER
Write the project around performance, interfaces and evidence.
These clauses are a project-planning structure, not a substitute for local professional specifications or exact-system documentation.
Shade coverage and geometry
Frame/membrane/fabric system
Wind-management requirement
Rain/drainage strategy
Motor/control/power
Foundations/fixings
Finish/coastal exposure
Operating restrictions
Maintenance and storage/storm procedure
05 · TENDER / RFP SCHEDULE
Ask bidders for the same controlled information.
A consistent schedule makes technical comparison easier and reduces hidden assumptions.
Site plan/shade objective
System type
Dimensions
Wind/environment
Fabric/finish
Drainage
Power/controls
Foundation/fixing
Operating/storage requirements
Evidence/submittals
06 · OPERATIONS & HANDOVER
Specify how the system will be maintained after delivery.
Maintenance, spares, records and inspection should be defined before purchase, especially for remote or high-use projects.
Fabric/membrane cleaning
Frame/connection inspection
Motor/control service
Drainage cleaning
Foundation/fixing visual check
Wind/storm operating procedure
Seasonal storage where applicable
Spare motor/control/fabric components
DOWNLOADABLE PROJECT RESOURCE
Carry the authority pack into the project file.
Export the current project-control structure, then replace planning statements with exact project/system information as the design develops.