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STRUCTURAL WATERPROOFING CONSULTANTS

Specializing in Building Assessment, Design, Sustainability and Remediation

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SERVICES

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Construction Documents
Design & Peer Reviews
Third Party Oversight
Building Envelope Consulting

LITIGATION SUPPORT

Building Evaluation & Analysis
Water Intrusion Expertise
Building Performance Investigations
Scope of Repair Development

CAPITAL NEEDS

Capital Needs Assessments
Reserve Studies
Maintenance Plans

BUILDING ANALYSIS

Development of Maintenance Protocol
Building Evaluation & Analysis
Invasive Investigations
Scope of Repair Development
Design & Detailing Services
Cost Analysis & Bid Reviews
Design Review
Repair Oversight & Administration

OUR PURPOSE

Protecting and Maintaining Your Investment

In today’s economic climate, risk management and protecting the value of real estate assets are the top priorities for property owners and managers. Water intrusion can be the single most destructive factor to the structural integrity of a building. If left unchecked, it can cause untold damage and, literally, bring a building down.

Building envelope consultants play a vital role in managing risk and sustaining a structure’s health, longevity and value. By performing forensic building envelope assessments – a complete examination of a structure’s exterior from roof to below grade – we provide an accurate professional assessment of the structure’s current condition, weatherability and susceptibility to water intrusion.

Our core services include building envelope consulting for the design phase of new construction and existing projects, weatherproofing/ waterproofing design and consulting. "What's Wrong, Who's Responsible, What's the Scope of Repair, and How Much Will It Cost"

As a full-service firm, we work with architects, contractors and building owners on the design phase of new construction projects, as well as on the remodel or remediation of existing buildings. We provide waterproofing consultation and plan reviews, from design development through construction documents. We design building envelopes for new projects, design repairs for existing projects, develop repair scopes (including plans and specifications), obtain bids, oversee repairs and provide construction management services.

As independent observers of the construction phase for both new and existing projects, we ensure that all building envelope systems are properly constructed and meet manufacturers’ specifications and industry standards. Our services extend to third party assessments of exterior finishes (brick, stucco, EIFS, metal panel, composite siding), window and door installations, roofing systems, and the application of protective coatings, seals and sealants.

Our litigation support includes expert witness services and third party assessments for construction defects or premature failure.

As forensic investigators versed in proper design and construction, we are focused on the latest advances in building envelope science. Our services speak for the building.