VA hires the best A/E firms in the country and yet we experience repeated
errors and omissions on every project. These are not new or unusual items,
but they consistently get past A/E and VA quality assurance reviews and result
in construction change ord ers. Please review your project documents and
make sure you do not make these mistakes.
Structural, Design Development Phase :
o Sub-surface Investigation Report should be accepted by the A/E's structural engineer.
o At the early stage of design development, A/E should submit hand calculations (no computer
runs) for the design of typical framing components (slab, beam, column, and footings).
o The refined analysis and design made with computer program should be supported with
clear interpretation and a narrative. The results should be summarized for critical elements of
the structure.
o Clearly identify location and size of expansion joints. Coordinate with architectural drawings.
o Use of live load reduction as per applicable codes is encouraged.
o Size studs supporting exterior face brick to withstand design wind load.
Avoid use of concrete frame structure on projects with interstitial floors (exception: composite
prestressed concrete framing system).
AEQA 10-95
Department of Veterans Affairs
Facilities Management Office
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