QA Graphics

Year: 2019

  • QA Graphic’s Newest Addition: The QAG2080

    QA Graphic’s Newest Addition: The QAG2080

    Here at QA Graphics we have recently purchased a second state of the art render farm in our continuous quest to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

    What is a Render Farm?

    A render farm allows for network rendering which is helpful in sharing the workload so that no single graphics card takes the full stress of a large rendering job. It also allows us to create high-resolution images at a faster rate and prevents burning out regular computers. The QAG2080 is capable of handling high-end, detailed floor plans. Customers seeking a high-resolution, large floor plan now have the option of 4k and 8k resolutions that can be blown up without pixelation. The QAG2080 gives us the ability to reach incredible new levels of graphics realism, speed, power and efficiency, and immersion.

    Why did we update?

    Over the years we have expanded our capabilities; increasing our 3D modeling team, as well as adding rush delivery to meet our growing floor plan demand. With these additions the new render farm has been an excellent add on.

    The newest render farm addition: The QAG2080
    The newest render farm addition: The QAG2080


    What is Powerful About the Render Farm?


    Graphics Cards

    The second render farm uses RTX 2080 graphics cards, the newest card tech in the industry. Allowing us the chance to expand on the number of renderings we can produce at once while still maintaining the same quality, high-resolution result. The farm also has an open-air rig configuration giving it plenty of room to keep the GPUs cool and for easy expansion. Giving our 3D Modelers more:

    • Speed
    • Power Efficiency
    • Capability


    Proprietary Lighting and look of Quality

    We use our render farms to provide building renders from multiple perspectives and various times of day to further enhance the realistic visualization we provide our clients. One of the capabilities that the QAG2080 offers is ray tracing, which is a technique that prevents pixelation and is normally used for video game graphics. The same technology can be utilized for our 3D modeling videos and motion graphics, giving you the smoothest experience possible and reinventing graphics as you know it.

    The new RTX 2080 graphics cards
    The new RTX 2080 graphics cards

    For More on 3D Design Check Us Out Here:
    https://www.qag3d.com/

    For More on 3D HVAC Design Check Us Out Here:
    https://www.qagraphics.com/3d-design/



  • Custom Real Estate Maps for Your Commercial Property

    The Best Solution to Saving Time & Money on Your Graphic Services

    In many cases of commercial properties, there are multiple changes and renovations that are made over time. Updated site maps of developments and 3D renderings of building concepts will bring your project to the next level. 

     

    We create everything in-house, right in the heart of the Midwest. Let’s discuss how we can provide you with professional designs, at a fraction of the cost.

     

    Show:

    – Building Renovations & Additions

    – Campus Sitemap

    – Building Sitemap

    – Available Spaces

    – and More! 

    Show Site Renovations

    QA Graphics provided custom 3D graphics for a bank that added on a drive-through lane to better visualize the end result. This project was brought to life based off of images from Google Earth, and it also included the removal of a building in order to add parking.

    Available Space

    QA Graphics can create graphics that assist in the visualization of the planning phase. These graphics allow the end result to be visualized before the planned addition even begins.

    View our site map PDF to see the level of detail we can provide.
  • Vector Symbol Library Going Toward Mobile

    Vector Symbol Library Going Toward Mobile

    With technology in our world advancing every day, it has become increasingly important that industries continue to adapt and embrace the conveniences modern technology provides. Lately, the conversation in the building controls industry has been trending towards the advancement and adaption of mobile capabilities in building control systems and the platforms they operate on.

    This topic was addressed at the 2018 Niagara Summit and conversation hasn’t slowed down since. Technology has led the industry to expect a higher quality and more creative visual representation even when you are on the move with your mobile device. In today’s day and age, you should expect to be able to access your building automation system via devices of all sizes. This trend means your graphics need to be optimized for mobile support and responsive to any device type without pixelization.

    QA Graphics has constantly strived to stay ahead of current trends in the industry and that’s why we’re creating a new library. A core part of QA Graphics’ business is graphic outsourcing, taking mechanical control drawings and creating system graphics for the end user. Our Vector Symbol Library is made up of graphics that are scalable and seamlessly useable on devices of all sizes.  We provide graphics that are of higher quality compared to what is available to our clients without the pixelization or degradation no matter the use.

    This ultimately comes down to improved convenience and ease of use in the field for facility managers, and modern technology has made this possible. Our library allows you to be in the field with your mobile device to view your BAS graphics, and then back in an office projecting the same graphic onto a much larger screen. Your entire BAS systems can be located on one page allowing you to zoom in and out of certain systems. This further improves the ease of navigation by having less pages to sift through to find what you are looking for.

    This technological advancement of mobile capability in this industry will continue to develop and progress. QA Graphics has stayed up to pace with this trend. Continuing to adapt with technological advancements is our priority, as you can see with our release of the v5 Vector Symbol Library.  

  • QA Graphics Releases a Module for Its BAS Vector Symbol Library

    QA Graphics has created a module for its newly released BAS Vector Symbol Library. This tool is an extension update for the existing Vector Symbol Library, and it will easily substitute Tridium’s N4 graphics file. The module will effortlessly integrate within the software, allowing N4 users to implement QA Graphics’ Vector Symbol Library, and it’s free of charge to those who purchase the Vector Symbol Library. In addition, QA Graphics is also offering companies a free test module to try within their Niagara system beforehand.

    While the new Vector Symbol Library module is for the Tridium’s N4 software only, the files can be delivered for any control system. It also offers a competitive advantage in the BAS industry, delivering more appealing and realistic graphics than typically provided with BAS software—this includes hundreds of SVGS and animation files and higher resolution images that are easily scalable for a mobile device.

    To learn more, visit https://www.qagraphics.com/vector-symbol-library/

    Additional services that clients can choose from when purchasing a Vector Symbol Library include 3D floor plans and branded template work. OEM’s can also contact us about creating a customized library for their software controls. Call 515.965.3403 for pricing, or to learn more, please visit https://www.qagraphics.com/bas-symbol-library-2/.

  • Going Green Can Mean So Much More

    Going Green Can Mean So Much More

    By designing or updating it with an eye toward sustainability efficiency and renewable energy.

    QA Graphics’ award-winning HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® (EEED) v6 creates student and occupant awareness through:

    • The display of building performance data
    • Demonstrations of sustainable building features
    • Tips on how to be efficient
    • Other additional educational features

    The HTML5 EEED v6 includes:

    • All data obtained is owned by you
    • No recurring fees or contracts
    • Customized to meet your needs and branding
    • May help earn credits toward LEED® accrediation
    • Easily update and operate by you, using our WordPress content management system

    Interactive Quizzes           Real-Time Data

             

    Educational Demos       LEED Checklist            Campus Map

          

  • Looking for a High-End Alternative to Drafting Solutions?

    Compare the return on investment of outsourcing vs. other traditional methods…

    Floor plans, site maps, and fit plans to help visualize commercial space. QA Graphics is an alternative design firm, providing pre-construction visualizations. Calculating the Return on Investment using our services is simple, affordable, fast and reliable. Our average Commerical Real Estate customer saves on average 90% compared to the cost of doing the work in house or having architectural professionals provide these services. 

     

    Services can include but are not limited to:

    • Future Designs
    • Site Map
    • Exterior Renderings 
    • Fly Through Video
    • Floor Plans (3D starts at $200)
    • Digital Kiosk
    • Graphics to assist Facility Managers
    • And More!

    $53,000 Reasons to Outsource

    $2,690 > That is the average cost of AutoCAD Revit Design software per year.

    $3,200 > Cost of a CAD graphics computer o average.

    $4,500 > Cost of 3D graphics software on average.

    $42,680 > Cost of a CAD Drafters salary on average per year. *National Salary Average

    NEW: We have a dedicated employee just for Rush Delivery of floor plans to help you out in a pinch. 

  • The need for responsive design within the industry

    The need for responsive design within the industry

    BAS Vector Symbol Library

    Addressing the need for responsive design within the industry moving to both large and mobile platforms. The Vector Symbol Library is powerful and includes hundreds of SVGS and animation files, more detailed graphics, and higher resolution images that are easily scalable for a mobile device. 

    Vector Library Features:

    • Represent mechanical control drawings in schematic and graphical views with hundreds of SVGS, animation files, and static graphics
    • Capability to save .png in any size
    • Ability to build system graphics using scalable vector images for a mobile device or larger without pixelization or degradation of the graphics
    • Pre-assembled damper configurations
    • Symbols for energy-efficient equipment 
    • Pre-configured terminal air units
    • Datacenter graphics



    Sensors & Filters                    Piping                      Valves

           

  • QA Graphics Celebrates Twelve Years of Service

    QA Graphics, a leader in the building automation system (BAS) graphic outsourcing industry, is celebrating its twelfth year of business. With over a decade of innovation and steady growth, the company has had the honor of working with some of the top players in the field.

    “From our small beginnings, we have grown every year with a strong commitment to continually improve on all our products and services. We stay on the cutting edge of design trends and provide our loyal customers with new and improved services every year,” said Dan McCarty, Owner of QA Graphics. “We are thankful and proud to have served the building automation industry for the past twelve years and look forward to continuing to enrich the relationships with our customers in 2019.”

    Over the past twelve years, QA Graphics has grown into a full-service design firm, building on its strong foundation with a variety of custom solutions. The company’s 3D and UX design capabilities have allowed it to expand into other markets, providing award-winning services for a variety of areas such as:

    • BAS Symbol Libraries—v5 and Vector
    • System Graphics
    • 3D HVAC Design
    • Video & Motion Graphics
    • 2D & 3D Floor Plans
    • HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® v6
    • UI & UX Design
    • 3D Design & Modeling
    • Web Design

    HVAC Demo Reel

    3D Graphics Demo Reel

  • New Services, More Awards – Serving you for 12 years

    New Services, More Awards – Serving you for 12 years

    This year marks our 12th Anniversary

    QA Graphics has much to be proud of. This year we created new and improved services to stay on the cutting edge of design trends for our customers. We have continued to grow, year after year. In 2018 we expanded our 3D Modeling Department and our CAD Drafting Department. We purchased a new state of the art Render Farm strictly for floor plans. Please see the column on the right for other new services in 2018. We are extremely grateful for our success! 
    In 2018 QA Graphics receive 10 awards for our work in Building Automation, 3D Motion Graphics, and web design.
     2018 New Offers 
    2019 Project numbers

    Rush Floor Plan Delivery We have a dedicated employee for rush delivery of floor plans to help you out of a pinch. 

    Affordable Web Design QA Graphics is proud to announce the formation and partnership of QA Web, providing unique web development and design for small businesses.  

    HTML5 EEED v6 QA Graphics released their HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard v6. Built using HTML5 and WordPress CMS. 

    Symbol Library v5 Updates QA Graphics released several updates to the library with suggestions from our customers. 

    2019 QA Graphics Countries Served

    Vector BAS Symbol Library Our Vector Symbol Library gives users access to high-end graphics that easily scale to any deceive size to view your BAS graphics without pixelization.  

      2018 Big Projects  

     BAS Symbol Library v5

    QA Graphics 2019 Clients Served

    Our symbol library continues to be very popular, along with its’ free symbol updates.

    Energy Dashboards

    We have had several large energy dashboard projects for a variety of clientele types.

    Floor Plans

    2019 QA Graphics Service Cities

    Floor plans continue to be a growing area of service including several large projects across the globe

  • QA Graphics Offers A New Service

    We have a dedicated employee just for Rush Delivery of floor plans to help you out of a pinch. Work with our sales team to make sure you hit your deadline and goals!

    2D Floor Plans


    Our floor plan graphics integrate with most building automation systems. We can take your Revit Files, AutoCAD files, PDF’s, or sketches, and provide professional floor plan graphics. These floor plans can be as basic or complex as you’d like. 

     

    3D Floor Plans


     Our design team can create photorealistic 3D floor plan graphics to be as basic or as detailed as you wish. We have the knowledge to include ductwork, mechanical zoning, furniture, and dimensions.  

     

    Commercial Floor Plans


    Today’s commercial real-estate market is highly competitive and moves quickly. QA Graphics can help by providing you with professional, premium space planning for commercial properties with a variety of graphic options and 3D representations.

     

    Multi-Family Property

    Visual representations for apartments, homes, and various multi-family units help prospective renters or tenants visualize the space using furniture, dimensioning, and material finishes. We can also offer virtual tours of your residential space.

  • Why Should System Integrators and Building Owners Own an HVAC (BAS) Symbol Library?

    The answer is simple: convenience. The purpose of the HVAC (BAS) symbol library is to provide accurate UI graphics and comprehensive symbol sets to building operators so they can better visualize and navigate their commercial space. In 2004, QA Graphics created its first Building Automation System (BAS) symbol library as part of its graphics outsourcing business. In 2006, a large control manufacturer purchased the first iteration. Since that time, QA Graphics has sold the library to countless others as part of its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) BAS library.  

    Early in 2008, a trend started emerging in the building automation industry—system integrators and large building owners were struggling to obtain access to better UI graphics. Many control manufacturers failed to provide accurate, nice-looking visuals and lacked comprehensive symbol sets. The symbol sets are vital to building operator interfaces, as they reflect what’s controlling a building. To meet this demand, QA Graphics made their internal library available for sale to non-OEM’s. Each library was sold with a license for system integrators or businesses to use on any project as needed at a one-time cost.

    System integrators (SI) benefited greatly, as they now possessed a library that was better looking than anything else on the market. End users who hired these SI’s gained beautiful system graphics, which included 3D equipment and animations. System integrators also gained a symbol library that worked in almost any control manufacture software, making it user-friendly and versatile. Many larger businesses purchased the library to use on all their buildings, allowing these companies to set the same standard for each one of their commercial spaces regardless of the control manufacturer. In other words, operators now had the same system graphics no matter what location or system they logged into.

    In 2016, QA Graphics came out with version 5 of the symbol library. The Symbol Library v5 offers a competitive advantage in the BAS industry, delivering more appealing and realistic graphics than typically provided with BAS software. It’s currently one of the largest, most diverse libraries on the market. The extensive symbol catalog allows customers to pick and choose only the graphics that apply to their BAS system. As part of the initial purchase, clients were asked to request any symbols that were necessary to fulfill their customers’ needs within a project. QA Graphics added these symbols to the library for free, and we’ve been rolling out updates every quarter. In conjunction with the v5, our company will be releasing a new symbol library in 2019. This will be a high-end vector library that will address the need for responsive design within the industry, moving to both large and mobile platforms. The Vector Symbol Library will include hundreds of SVGS and animation files, more detailed graphics, and higher resolution images that are easily scalable for a mobile device, granting clients the ability to access their building’s graphics right at their fingertips.

  • QA Graphics to Attend 2019 Atlanta AHR EXPO

    QA Graphics, a leader in the building automation system (BAS) graphic outsourcing industry, will be returning to exhibit at the AHR Expo to share their creative design capabilities with over 70,000 HVACR professionals. The AHR Expo will take place January 14th through January 16th at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees are invited to visit QA Graphics’ booth, #5058 to learn more about the company and their comprehensive design services.

    QA Graphics will be showcasing at the 2019 AHR Expo:

    HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® v6

    QA Graphics’ will be demonstrating their HTML5 Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard® v6, an interactive dashboard platform that does not require ongoing contracts or fees. Built using HTML5 for the front end and WordPress CMS backend. The customer owns their own data, and they can feel confident that their dashboards will be accessible through their preferred device. These dashboards complement existing building automation systems to display resource data that’s easy to understand. Implementing an EEED v6 can also help in the process of attaining LEED® certification.

    Vector BAS Symbol Library

    QA Graphics’ Vector BAS Symbol Library gives users access to high-end graphics and animations that realistically represent your mechanical systems. Graphics easily scale to any deceive size to view your BAS graphics without pixelization. Our custom designed SVG and animation symbols have similar symbols but with a different take on popular ones. Graphics are embedded within the control software to provide a consistent style on any BAS. Helping facility managers spend less time assembling system graphics for mobile.

    BAS Floor Plans

    QA Graphics offers a variety of floor plan graphics options to meet your company’s specifications, budget, and timeline. Providing tailored plans for your companies needs such as professional premium site plan design, BAS geared, and space planning for commercial properties. From basic to complex design, we offer high-quality floor plan graphics, quick turnaround times, and the technical expertise to include building details such as zoning, windows, built-ins, railings, furnishings, and more.

    3D Design

    Stop by booth #5058 to see QA Graphics designs for training and marketing videos, of all kinds. As technology continues to evolve, so do viewers’ expectations. Their video team uses the latest technologies to produce professional animated videos, motion graphics and other visual effects. We’ll bring your business to life with high-end graphics, 3D animations and voice-over capabilities.

    To learn more about the AHR Expo or QA Graphics’ creative design capabilities stop by booth #5058 or visit www.qagraphics.com or http://bit.ly/mapmyshowAHR19.