Building Science + Infrastructure (BS+I)

These services address the early stages of a construction project, from surveying your site to complying with accessibility laws. Our professionals offer the guidance you need for a strong project foundation.

• Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
• Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs)
• Pre-Construction Surveys + Vibration Monitoring
• Pavement Asset Management
• Accessibility Compliance Surveys
• Structural Engineering Consulting Services
  • Slab on Grade Analysis and Load Rating
  • Structural Forensics and Investigations
• Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)
  • Building Enclosure Performance Requirements and Standards Development
  • Building Enclosure Assessment and Recommendation
  • Building Enclosure OPR Development
• Facilities Laboratory Services

Facility design consulting includes structural engineering, building enclosure design and document peer review. We help identify gaps in planning and prepare your designs for real-world execution. After construction, our review services assess how the final product compares to the design.

• Document Constructability and Peer Review
• Building Code Third Party Plan Review and Code Consulting
• Accessibility Compliance and Recommendations
• Structural Engineering Consulting Services
• Fall Protection Design, Testing and Certification
• Geostructural Design Services
  • Pedestrian Bridge Foundation Design
  • Retaining Wall Design
• Building Enclosure Commissioning
• Building Enclosure Design Review
• Building Enclosure Design Assistance
• Hygrothermal Analysis (WUFI modeling)
• Building Enclosure + Roofing Repair Design
• Facilities Laboratory Services

These services act as a quality assurance stage in your construction process. Our professionals provide support through solutions like bank draw reviews and building code inspections, so you can confidently move forward with your plans.

• Building Enclosure Commissioning¹
• Pre- and Post-Construction Surveys
• Off-Site Fabrication QA Observations
• Performance Mock-up Review
• Certified Waterproofing QA/Warranty Observations²
• ABAA QAP Field Audits/Inspections
• Certified EIFS QA Observations
• Bank Draw Review
• Building Code Inspections (TPIP)
• Building Enclosure & Roofing Quality Assurance Observations (QAO)
• Ground Penetrating Radar
• Destructive and Non-Destructive Material Testing
• Lessons Learned Development and Implementation
• Facilities Laboratory Services
• Structural Engineering Consulting Services
• Anchor Bolt Testing
• Full Scale Load Testing
• Air & Water Leakage Testing
• Roof & Waterproofing Electronic Leak Detection (ELD)
• Field Adhesion Testing
• Whole Building Air Leakage Testing³
• 10-Month Building Enclosure Warranty On-Site Review

¹ BECx may be required by your local AHJ per the 2018 IECC or more current or local sustainability programs; consult your local AHJ or reach out to ECS for support in determining your local requirements.
² Services may be required by project Special Inspections (SI) Program; consult your local AHJ or reach out to ECS for support in determining your local requirements.
³ Whole Building Air Leakage Testing is required on most Federal projects as well as projects subject to 2016 IECC or 2018 IECC or more current versions; consult your local AHJ or reach out to ECS for support in determining your local requirements.

With facilities maintenance consulting, our professionals conduct PCAs, FCAs, parking structure assessments and more to gauge your project’s quality over time.

• Structural Forensics and Investigations
• Structural Engineering Consulting Services
• Building Enclosure Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE)
• Building Enclosure Retro-Commissioning
• Parking Structure Assessments
• Fall Protection Design, Testing and Certification
• Forensic Investigation for Air/Water Leakage and Occupant Comfort Concerns
• Property Condition Assessments (PCAs)
• Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs)

A Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) focuses on the detailed evaluation of a building’s systems and components to support capital planning, maintenance prioritization and long-term asset management. A Property Condition Assessment (PCA) is typically performed during real estate transactions and provides a broader overview of a property’s condition, including immediate repair needs and potential risks.

A strong facilities assessment report should clearly document current conditions, identify deficiencies and provide actionable recommendations. It should also include prioritization of repairs, budget considerations and supporting data to help guide capital planning and decision-making.

Facility assessments help property managers understand building conditions, prioritize repairs and plan capital expenditures with greater confidence. They also support long-term asset management by identifying risks early, addressing deferred maintenance and aligning improvements with performance and code requirements.