Forensic Architecture Consulting - Building Science and Technology



Forensic Architecture Consulting - Building Science and Technology
	Our clients frequently call on us to help them identify and solve technical problems in existing buildings. Most often, the problems fall into one or more of the following categories:
	Masonry failure Water leaks at roofs Water or air leaks at walls Water or air leaks at windows Wood rot Failure of exterior cladding Excessive heat loss Building Code compliance problems Zoning and Planning Approvals Design and Construction Defects
	Some of our technical consulting projects and clients...

	Berlin Housing Authority
	The Task: Technical Analysis and Recommendations for Long-Term Maintenance including assessment of condition of roofing, masonry cladding, precast concrete window sills, windows, interior finishes, ADA and FHA compliance. Services: Field Inspection, Existing Conditions Report, Plans and Specifications for remedial work, Field Inspection of work in progress

	New Hampshire State Library
	The Task: Correction of chronic leaking in the historic New Hampshire State Library Services: Field Investigation, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Administration, Construction cost estimating, Construction Phase Services

	St. Charles Church
	The Task: Correct miscellaneous leaks in a masonry church building and development of a long term building upgrade and maintenance plan. Services: Field Inspection and testing, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Administration, Construction Phase Services Location: Dover, NH

	University of New Hampshire Health Center
	The Task: Identification and correction of chronic facade leaking problem Services: Site inspection, technical analysis and report, design guidance for corrective work, inspection of corrective work. Location: Durham, NH

	Suffolk Court Condominium
	The Task: Identify the cause of premature deterioration of structural wood in a residential complex and propose corrective action Services: Field Inspection and testing, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Administration, Construction Phase Services Location: Bedford, NH