As Building Envelope Consultants, BEaR Engineers are professionals who specialize in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of building enclosure systems. Some of our key services include:

• Assessing existing buildings for envelope performance and durability.

• Identifying building envelope problems, such as leaks, deterioration, and energy loss, and proposing solutions.

• Designing building envelope systems, including materials selection and detailing.

• Providing advice and consultation to architects, engineers, and construction teams on building envelope design, materials, and implementation.

• Reviewing architectural plans and construction documents for potential envelope issues.

• Performing on-site observations during construction to verify correct installation of the building envelope.

• Conducting tests to determine the performance of the building envelope, including air leakage, water penetration, and thermal bridging.

• Preparing and presenting reports on building envelope assessments, designs, and inspections.

• Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and standards in building envelope science.

We work closely with architects, developers, general contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure a building’s durability and sustainability within the project budget. BEaR Engineers is highly skilled in the principles of building construction, with a focus on the building envelope science including wall systems, roofs, windows, and waterproofing systems.