National AEC business developmentArchitects and specifiers

Design guidanceSpecificationAIA CEUDesign assist

Railings that hold up from first sketch to final spec.

I’m Alexis Dabdoub. I work with architects nationwide on design guidance, code compliant products and specification support, from schematic design through project completion.

Book a design call →Book an AIA lunch and learn

469.500.4164 adabdoub@vivarailings.com

CoverageNationwideArchitects and trade partners

Experience7+ yearsArchitectural hardware, doors and distribution

AIA approvedCEULunch and learn for your firm

SHOE all-glass railing on the feature stair at PGA Headquarters, Frisco, TX

PGA Headquarters · SHOE ↗

Your AEC contactAlexis DabdoubNational AEC Business Development Manager

01 / Support for architectsElevating railing design and specification

Design guidance

Talk through system options early, while the full range of railing solutions is still on the table.

Product compliance

Code compliant, industry leading products, with guard height, openings and loads checked before they become a redesign.

Specification resources

CSI divisions, spec language and documentation so the design you draw is the one that gets built.

Materials, finishes and samples

See and touch the options before you commit, and confirm finishes against your design intent.

02 / TimingWhere a conversation changes the most

Loop me in at schematic design.

Design freedom narrows fast. A conversation before Design Development changes what is possible. After DD it only confirms what has already been decided.

01Concept / Pre-designEarly ideas and budget range

Loop me in here02Schematic designSelect the product

03Design developmentFinalize structure and engineering

04Construction documentsLock finish and design intent

03 / Design assistA full design assist partner, not just a product catalog

Collaboration

Work directly with the team that engineers, fabricates and installs the system.

Custom engineering

Mounting, structure and connection details developed with your drawings.

Visualization tools

Renderings and visuals that help your client see the railing before it is built.

Cost optimization

Options that keep the design intact when the budget gets tight.

Start a design assist call →No obligation · any project stage · phone or video

04 / Why VIVAOne team from design to installation

Full turnkey

Design through installation with a single point of contact.

In-house expertise

Engineering, design and project management under one roof.

Streamlined efficiency

Consolidated services mean fewer subcontractors to coordinate.

Code compliant products

Industry leading systems built to safety and durability standards.

Dedicated local support

Local market knowledge and proactive solutions on your project.

Less paperwork

We take on logistics and administration so your team does not have to.

05 / AIA approved CEUCourse V01-2024

Bring the course to your firm.

Intro to Commercial Railing Systems: a one hour lunch and learn on codes, infill options and specification.

Book a lunch and learn →

Length1 hourFits a lunch break

CreditAIA approvedContinuing education

FormatVirtual or in personYour office, your team

TopicsCodes · infill · specBuilt around your projects

06 / Specifier resourcesCSI divisions at a glance

Railings

05 73 00Decorative Metal Railings
05 73 10Windscreens
05 73 13Glazed Decorative Metal Railings

LED illumination

26 50 00Lighting

MetalSpaces

05 75 00Decorative Metal
05 73 10Windscreens
05 58 13Column Covers
07 42 00Wall Panels
07 42 13Metal Wall Panels / Rain Screens
08 44 00Curtain Walls and Glazed Assemblies

MetalSpaces, continued

10 240Architectural Wall Panels [verify code]
10 70 00Exterior Specialties
10 71 13Sun Shades / Exterior Vertical Sun Control
10 73 16Canopies
10 82 00Exterior Screen Walls
32 31 19Decorative Metal Fences and Gates

Specs, CAD and BIM for every system are on the Resources page.

07 / Featured projectsSee what architects have built with VIVA

SHOE glass railing on the PGA Headquarters feature stair

PGA HeadquartersFrisco, TX · SHOE all-glass railingArchitect: Page Southerland PageView project ↗

Glass railings around the atrium and spiral stair at American Airlines Headquarters

American Airlines HeadquartersFort Worth, TX · SHOE glass railingArchitect: Kendall/Heaton AssociatesView project ↗

Curved CUBE cable railing along the pool deck walkway at Loews Hotel Arlington

Loews Hotel ArlingtonArlington, TX · CUBE cable railingArchitect: HKSView project ↗

08 / Let’s talkHave a project in design?

Tell me where you are. I’ll help you get the railing right the first time.

Book a design call →Book a lunch and learn

Are you a general contractor? Alexis also helps with budget pricing during DD and GMP, mounting structure consultation and early schedule planning. Get in touch.

National AECAlexis DabdoubBusiness Development Manager

469.500.4164Call adabdoub@vivarailings.comEmail Find your regional repSales team →

VIVA Railings · 151 W. Vista Ridge Mall Dr., Lewisville, TX 75067. VIVA does not do single-family residential projects.