Services Provided

Investigations to locate the source of the reported failure or deficient condition. Remediation recommendations are based on building science, and are not influenced by the interested parties.

Testing of installed fenestration products to confirm the product, as installed, performs as specified by the owner, or to locate specific failure points within the systems.

Testing methods include ASTM E 1105, ASTM E 783, AAMA 501.2, etc.

Design services of below grade waterproofing, exterior walls, roofing, parking garages, and other building exterior waterproofing components. BEaR Engineers provides comprehensive scaled drawings and specifications to ensure all prospective bidders provide pricing based off of the same scope and quality requirements of systems custom taylored to the facility.

As part of our quality assurance monitoring process for building envelope related construction projects, BEAR Engineers implement a meticulous inspection protocol to ensure adherence to industry standards and project specifications. Through regular on-site visits and comprehensive reporting, our team is committed to verifying the quality of materials, installation techniques, and overall workmanship to guarantee the integrity and performance of the building envelope.

Assessments of the overall condition of the existing building envelope to include exterior wall systems, roof systems, and fenestration systems. Assessments may include roof moisture surveys, exterior wall moisture surveys, locating deficiencies and potential weaknesses within the waterproofing systems, and recommended remediation.

BEaR Engineers works with the owner, architect, and contractors throughout the development and construction of a project to ensure the owners performance requirements are well defined, and met. The goal of BECx is to verify that the building is durable, maintainable, energy efficient, and can maintain the desired indoor environment