Best way to get those anchors right where you want them, is, unfortunately, to do it yourself.
Every one of us has stories about concrete subs and the kinds of tape measures ('what are all those little marks for?) that they apparently carry.
This is of course an unfair indictment of an entire industry. I know from direct, tragic and expensive experience how difficult it is to to place AB receivers in precisely the right spots.
The Hilti guys (and again, I do not sell this stuff) have a terrific web site with design software and published values for all manner of mechanical fasteners in concrete, not just miracle epoxy. I think when installed to spec, no further engineering certification is required. Of couse, this means you have to buy the more expensive components (including anchor rod, washers and nuts) from Hilti. Still less expensive than designing each connection from scratch, and then getting it inspected.
I have also installed and interfaced with more than a few of the Simpson products, most notably the HPAHD22, which is designed to hook around the top course of rebar, and then is nailed (yes, it is primitive) to the non-visible (exterior?) face of the timber or gluelam column. Again, forgiving installation (you can bend it) and published performance values. Good stuff, and good company to deal with if you are needing some custom fabricated hardware. Not cheap, but why should it be?
Best way to get any sub (or General, or Architect) to perform to your standards? Be very clear about the standards, be willing to pay more than whatever the prevailing low bid per yard is, be willing to delay a job to tear out bad work, and be willing to commit to using the same sub over and over again, providing the standards are met (thereby amortizing your training expenses over more than one job).
PS You're not the first person who has had to ask Curtis to expand his comments. And you will not be the first person to discover that it is worth it.
