BUILDING SCIENCE

Did You Know?

A recent study of over 17,000 construction claims found that upwards of 80% of all claims resulted from uncontrolled rainwater and moisture transfer across the building enclosure. In addition, with the recent push in green and sustainable building practices, LEED® certification, and energy efficiency, an increased emphasis is being placed on high performing building enclosures that incorporate new materials and complex designs. The Building Science Group has the understanding and experience necessary to assist our clients in designing and constructing building enclosure systems that not only meet the projects goals, but also are able to effectively control water, vapor, air, and thermal transmission.

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Building Science

Building Science Services

Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
Large Building Air Barrier Performance Testing
Technical Design Consultation and Review
Roof and Wall Assembly Hygrothermal Analysis
Quality Assurance Construction Observations and Reporting
Non-Destructive Evaluations and Diagnostics (Infrared Thermography)
Fenestration, Curtain Wall and Facade Performance Testing (Air and Water)
Forensic Evaluations
Rehabilitation Design and Project Management
Building Enclosure Energy Conservation Diagnostics and Implementation
Specialized Training Seminars

Innovative Solutions

Pie’s extensive knowledge and experience in the forensic evaluation of building enclosures and waterproofing systems, in addition to rehabilitation design and project management, has proven invaluable to our clients on the front-end of new construction and retrofit projects. We provide our clients with valuable insight, both in the design and construction phase, to help them succeed in meeting their project specific goals to effectively control water, vapor, air, and thermal transmission through the building enclosure. Our experience helps the project team focus on the types of systematic failures within the building enclosure and waterproofing systems we have historically encountered.

Why We Are Different

For over 10 years, Pie has conducted forensic evaluations of failed enclosure systems due to uncontrolled precipitation and water vapor movement stemming from design and construction errors and omissions. This experience, combined with our cutting edge knowledge of the latest industry advancements, provides our clients with value through successful building enclosure commissioning or quality assurance programs.

What proves we are different? Since 2002 Pie has provided building enclosure consulting services on over $2.5 billion worth of new construction projects, based on Pie’s ability to add value to projects and build solid working relationships 95% of our new construction clients are repeat cliental or referral based.

Areas of Discipline

New Construction and Rehabilitations Projects
Building Enclosure Commissioning Program (BECx) - Air, Water, Thermal Barriers, and Vapor Barriers
Building Science
Low and Steep Slope Roofing
Vegetative/Green Roofing Systems
Exterior Facades and Claddings
Fenestrations and Curtain Walls
Moisture, Air and Vapor Barriers
Below Grade Waterproofing
Plaza Deck Waterproofing
Sealants and Coatings
Building Envelope Energy Analysis
Civil/Structural