Mold was found under wall coverings on the exterior walls of a newly constructed dormitory in a northern Midwest city. We were asked to determine the cause of the mold growth. Our investigation started with review of construction drawings and … Read More
A concrete frame community library building in the New York Metropolitan area underwent major renovation work to add an additional story to the building. Water intrusion problems were noticed as soon as the building was occupied, and continued despite various … Read More
Occupants in a commercial high-rise building in a major New England city complained about minor eye irritation and hay fever like symptoms. Soon after initial complaints were voiced, we were asked to find the cause, and recommend corrective action. Air … Read More
The New York City Housing Authority attempted to sue major paint manufacturers for the cost of removing lead-based paint during subsequent renovation of the units in several low income housing projects. We inspected the involved units to determine the location and … Read More
We were commissioned by a large residential home builder in South Florida to identify the source of an intermittent odor occurring in a large residential home. During an odor event, we collected samples of the air inside the home using a … Read More
Investigation of construction defects requires a multi-disciplinary approach, involving architects, engineers, industrial hygienists, building scientists, and materials scientists. An assignment typically starts with a complaint, sometimes the problem is evident (the paint is peeling, the stucco is cracking, windows are fogging), other times … Read More