INSPECTIONS and CONDITION SURVEYS

• Building Envelope Condition Surveys
  • Roofs, Facades, Windows/Doors, Balconies/Decks, Garages, Foundations, Basements
• High Rise Facade Ordinance Surveys (City of Boston)
• Aerial Drone Surveys
• Interior Leak Surveys and Investigation
• Parking Garage Chain Drag Surveys
• Lender Services and Due Diligence Inspections
• Claims Consulting and Litigation Support
• Repair/Replacement Recommendations
• Capital Planning and Budget Estimates
• Condominium/HOA Reserve Studies

forensic analysis:

• Leak Investigation and Water Testing
• Test Cuts of Roofs/Walls
• Infra-Red Scanning of Roofs/Facades
• Hygrothermal Modeling Software (WUFI & THERM)
• Material Testing

Energy Code Review:

• Determine pathway for energy code compliance
• Provide backstop calculation with the overall area weighted U value of the building
• Review the impact of all thermal bridges existing in the building
• Perform thermal bridge modeling
• Review the impact of air leakage through the exterior envelope.

Stretch Code:

• Prescriptive compliance
• Performance compliance
• Certified Performance Compliance (Passive House) PHIUS / TEDI

Backstop Calculations:

• Area weighted U value calculation
• Thermal performance
• Thermal bridge modeling
• Thermal bridge derating and calculations

WUFI / Hygrothermal analysis:

• Review of heat transfer
• Review of moisture transfer

SCHEMATIC DESIGN:

• Budget Analysis
• Design and Performance Goal Review
• Life Cycle Cost-Benefit Analysis
• System Remediation Studies
• Building Enclosure Commissioning

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT:

• Basis of Design Review
• Peer Review Assistance for Owners and Architects
• Detailing of Envelope Components and Connections
• Material Selection and Specifications
• Historic Preservation Research and Program/Criteria Development
• Hygrothermal Modeling Software (WUFI & THERM).
• Energy Code Consulting
• Value Added/Engineering
• Structural Engineering

construction documents:

• Bid Package Preparation
• Specifications
• Construction Drawings

Bidding Phase:

• Contractor Solicitation
• Pre-bid Meeting
• Addenda
• Bid Opening
• Bid/De-Scope Process
• Contract Award

• Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
• Pre-Construction Coordination
• Submittal Review
• Construction Mockups
• Construction Meeting Administration
• Payment Requisition and Change Order Review
• On Site Observation and Reporting
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Field Testing
• Aerial Drone Surveys and Inspections
• Punch-lists and Sign-offs
• Controlled Construction – Initial and Closeout Affidavits

FENESTRATION air and water TESTING:

• AAMA 501.2 Nozzle Spray Water Test
• AAMA 502 Air and Water Infiltration Testing
  • ASTM E 1105 Vacuum Chamber Spray Rack Water Infiltration Test
  • ASTM E 783 – Vacuum Chamber Air Infiltration Test

QA/QC Field TESTING:

• Forensic Water Testing to Identify Leak Sources
• Roof Test Cuts
• Sealant Pull Tests
• Flood Tests
• Coupon Thickness Sampling for Fluid Applied AVB and Waterproofing
• Smoke Testing for Air and Vapor Barrier Assemblies
• RILEM Masonry Absorption Testing
• Blower Door Testing