Building Diagnostics / Forensic Investigations Services
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Building Science Corporation offers specialist expertise to a
wide range of building industry stakeholders. Our background
training and experience are in building science: a blend of the
fields of construction, civil and mechanical engineering, and
architecture. We apply our world-class skills across the globe,
with offices in both the United States and Canada.
Our goal is to complement and expand the knowledge base and
capabilities of full-service engineering and architecture firms.
Description of Services
Forensic Analysis and Performance Assessment
- Field Investigations of moisture, air, and thermal
comfort problems, IAQ complaints
- In-situ measurements of rain penetration, air leakage,
basement leaks, surface temperatures, HVAC operation, energy
consumption
- Design support and peer-review for repair strategies
- Technical legal support for building performance
problems
Building Performance Modeling, Simulation, and In-situ
Monitoring
- Total energy analysis, such as space conditioning, hot
water, lighting, renewable energy production.
- Modeling of thermal bridges, building details, windows,
etc.
- Hygrothermal modeling of enclosure performance:
- condensation predictions,
- built-in moisture,
- rain wetting,
- drying rates,
- surface condensation resistance
- Alternative energy systems design, and feasibility
studies
- Daylighting analysis
- Historical Building Preservation - hygrothermal analysis
and building enclosure/ HVAC design assist.
- Field monitoring of hygrothermal performance, energy
performance, IAQ, etc.
Commercial Clients
GTE World Operations
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Client: HCB Contractors
Roof Failure / Blistering
Investigation & Recommendations
MCI Computer
Operations Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Client: MCI
Cladding Failure / Condensation
Investigation & Recommendations
Riverview Tower
Complex
Chicago, Illinois
Client: Hawthorn Realty
Condensation & Corrosion
Study & Recommendations
Four Seasons Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
Client: Galbraith Corporation
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Review of Construction
Orlando Airport
Hyatt
Orlando, Florida
Client: Orlando Airport Authority
Moisture / Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
North Shore Realty
Office
Northbrook, Illinois
Client: Bannockburn Green
Indoor Air Quality / Odor
Study & Recommendations
Recreation Center
Peekskill, New York
Client: K. Hovnanian Co.
Roof Moisture Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Construction Details & Review
Office Complex
Kansas City, Kansas
Client: State Farm Insurance
Cladding Failure / Rain Penetration
Study & Recommendations
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Computer Center
Hartford, Connecticut
Client: Aetna
Condensation & Corrosion
Study & Recommendations
Remediation Design
Registry Building
Boston, Massachusetts
Client: Department of Public Health
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Vault/Data Center
Newark, New Jersey
Client: Paine Weber
Condensation, Corrosion & Decay
Study & Recommendations
Days Inn
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Client: Sage Hospitality
Moisture/Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
Holiday Inn
Hileah, Florida
Client: Castera Properties
Moisture/Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
State Office
Building
Concord, New Hampshire
Client: Department of Public Works
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Chittenden Bank
Building
Montpelier, Vermont
Client: Department of State Buildings
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Doubletree Hotel
San Francisco, California
Client: Doubletree
EIFS Cladding Failure
Study & Recommendations
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Institutional Clients
Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
Client: Zeidler Roberts Architects
Design Review
Moisture Dynamics/Bldg. Envelope
Study & Recommendations
Nursing Home
Lakeland, Florida
Client: Central Park Lodges
Rain Penetration, Air Leakage, Moisture
Diffusion Investigation
Study & Recommendations,
Development of Specifications
Review of Construction
Research Facility
NIOSH Hamilton Laboratory
Cincinatti, Ohio
Client: NIOSH
Moisture Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Public School
Trenton, New Jersey
Client: School Board
Indoor Air Quality
Study & Recommendations
Court House
Kane County, Illinois
Client: Public Building Commission
Pre-Occupancy Condition Survey
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Retirement
Community / Nursing Home
Hanover, New Hampshire
Client: Kendal Development Corp.
Condensation, Corrosion & Moisture
Investigation
Study & Recommendations, Rehabilitation Design and
Supervision
James Madison Building
Washington, D.C.
Client: Library of Congress
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
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Hospital
St. Petersburg, Florida
Client: Pinnellas Hospital
Moisture/Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
Numerous Schools
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Client: Broward County School Board
Moisture/Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations Remediation Design
Medical College of
Georgia
Augusta, Georgia
Client: Medical College of Georgia
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Remediation Design
Suffolk County
Courthouse
Boston, Massachusetts
Client: Department of Public Health
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Remediation Design
Numerous Schools
West Palm Beach, Florida
Client: Palm Beach School Board
Moisture / Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
Massachusetts
Information and
Technology Center
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Client: Lincoln Property Company
Indoor Air Quality Investigation
Study & Recommendations
Hospital
Washington, D.C.
Client: Providence Hospital
Moisture/Microbial Contamination
Investigation & Recommendations
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Residential Clients
New Housing
Client: Pulte Home Corporation
Re-engineering Construction Processes
Natural Warranty / Service / Forensic Support
New Housing
Client: Town and Country Homes
Re-engineering Construction Processes
Natural Warranty / Service / Forensic Support
Multifamily Housing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Client: Office of Housing &
Community Development
Moisture / Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
High Rise Apartment
Complex
Quincy, Massachusetts
Client: Quincy Housing Authority
Rain Penetration Study & Recommendations
Toyota Residence
Mauna Lani, Hawaii
Client: Toyota Corporation
Moisture / Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
Low Income Housing
Client: Cuyahoga County Housing Authority
Microbial Related Infant Deaths
Study & Rehabilitation Design
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Multifamily Housing
Jersey City, New Jersey
Client: K. Hovnanian Companies
Comfort Complaints, Energy Use
Study & Recommendations, Rehabilitation Design
Elderly Housing
Winthrop, Massachusetts
Client: Winthrop Housing Authority
Excessive Crawl Space Moisture Study & Recommendations
Specifications
Riverdale Park
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Client: Gloucester Housing Authority
Peeling Paint, Moisture Study & Recommendations
Numerous Houses
Boston, Massachusetts
Client: Massport
Noise Abatement//Indoor Air Quality Study &
Recommendations
Retirement
Community
Williamsburg, Virginia
Client: Busch Properties
Odor, Microbial Contamination
Study & Recommendations
Recreational
Condominiums
Killington, Vermont
Client: Killington Ski Corporation
Fireplace Draft / Spillage Study & Recommendations
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