Exterior and Facade Rehabilitation
Professional building exterior and facade rehabilitation begins with a thorough understanding of the structure's existing condition, including the underlying facade support, exterior surface, roofing, windows and any attachments such as porches, overhangs and stylistic treatments. The understanding generally draws on a review of original plans and related construction documents, previous repair work and updates, and the building's current observed condition.
The practice is experienced across many structural types and construction techniques, from load-bearing brick, concrete and masonry walls to veneers, masonry cavity walls, terra cotta cladding, metal and glass curtain walls, exterior insulation and finish systems, and other contemporary assemblies. Each presents different challenges and suggests different solutions depending on location, severity, structural importance and the underlying causes of the problem.
The practice does not prepare the drawings or specifications. The licensed engineer or architect of record retained by the project carries the design and the filings. The practice represents the owner across documents, bidding, construction and closeout, reviewing each issue on the owner's behalf, running the bidding process, observing the work in the field, and gating each milestone against the owner's interest. Rehabilitation recommendations are prioritized to emphasize hazardous conditions in need of immediate attention, areas requiring maintenance to prevent new or further deterioration, and work that upgrades appearance and lengthens facade life.
Rehabilitation Strategy and Scoping
Owner-side rehabilitation strategy and scoping in advance of a facade restoration. Frames priorities, sequencing and budget posture before the licensed engineer or architect of record is fully engaged.
Construction Documents Coordination
Owner-side coordination of the construction drawings and specifications prepared by the licensed engineer or architect of record. The practice reviews, gates and coordinates revisions on the owner's behalf. It does not prepare the documents.
Bidding and Contractor Qualification Review
Owner-side coordination of the bid process for a facade rehabilitation project, including invitation-list development, contractor qualification review, bid leveling and negotiation support.
Owner's Construction Phase Representation
Independent representation of the owner during construction, including shop-drawing review, mockup observation, site visits, RFI response on the owner's behalf and payment-application review.
Mockup and Material Review
Owner-side review of mockups, material submittals and substitution requests during a facade or envelope rehabilitation, calibrated to the building's preservation posture.
Project Closeout and Warranty Administration
Owner-side punchlist administration, warranty documentation and final payment review at completion of a facade or envelope rehabilitation.
- A facade restoration moving from condition assessment into design and bidding.
- A construction phase that needs an owner-side voice across documents, mockups and payment applications.
- A multi-year program where the same owner benefits from continuous representation across phases.
- A complex landmark project requiring close coordination with the licensed professional of record.
The first conversation is complimentary and runs about thirty minutes, by phone or video.