Technical Services

JSH offers a broad array of technical services to assist our Clients with their unique building envelope needs. From exterior building envelope design as well as application monitoring for new and rehabilitation construction Projects, to comprehensive moisture intrusion investigation and forensic analysis of existing building components, materials and systems. JSH provides each of our Clients with thorough, unbiased, detailed and technically rigorous services for every Project.

 

 

➢ Building Envelope Systems Design

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JSH provides Architectural Specification and Plan Drawing design. These documents are then incorporated into a Project Manual containing other construction and contract documents used by Contractors to bid the Work, as well as to govern the Construction Project and contractually administrate all the construction and management processes. Some clients have in-house staff capable of managing the Project once a Project Manual is delivered to them. But for our other clients, we can provide Project Management and Project Administration from ‘cradle to grave’ of a Project.

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➢ Contract Administration, Project Managers, and Quality Assurance Construction Observation Program (QACOP)

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Contract Administration is provided by a Project Manager, with services that include, but are not limited to:

 

- Conduct construction meetings; Monitor construction schedules; Review technical materials submittals; Review change order proposals;

 

- Monitor quality control processes; Review Contractor payment requests;

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Quality control of work in progress is best provided through our Quality Assurance Construction Observation Program (QACOP). A qualified and experienced construction inspector is assigned to the Project and closely observes construction activities as they progress. Digital photographs are continuously taken and incorporated into a Daily Construction Report, which is sent daily to all parties. Materials testing is often part of the QACOP.

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➢ Building Envelope Management Programs (BEMP) Design and Implementation

Best suited for Building Owners and Managers who are responsible for numerous buildings and facilities; a building envelope management program (BEMP) pulls together all the aspects involved in a building envelope assembly. JSH begins by assessing existing conditions of the building through testing and forensic investigations, which allows identification of areas in need of immediate attention and areas that require preventative maintenance and other areas where deferred maintenance is appropriate. Budgets are prepared, Scope of Work and Drawings developed and Contractors retained to perform the work on an annual basis.

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➢ Testing and Failure Analysis of InSitu components per AAMA, UL, ASTM, Etc.

Water infiltration into building interior can be complex and bewildering. Using recognized scientific test methods and procedures, JSH determines cause of water leakage through building walls, windows and other wall fenestrations and develops Plan of Action and Scope of Work to permanently eliminate problems.

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➢ InfraRed Thermographic (IRT) Scan to Identify Moisture Infiltration into Building Envelope 

IRT is the recognized means by which water infiltration avenues through a building envelope are located. Using state of the art equipment, JSH digitally documents IRT findings, resulting in photographic report leading to corrective Scope of Work.

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➢ Construction Dispute Resolution and Litigation Support as Expert Witness

Some of the legal firms we’ve been honored to work with. Additional information available upon request.

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