Services/Field observation · New construction
Construction QA site visits
Good materials can't make up for a bad installation. We walk the job at the milestones that matter and check the handoffs between trades, so problems get fixed while they're still exposed and cheap to fix.
- IIBEC RRO
- IIBEC REWO
- Manufacturer requirements
- Project specifications
Where this helps most
Before the envelope work starts
Set expectations at the preconstruction meeting and the mockup.
While the WRB, windows and flashing go in
The sequence that sheds water has to be right before cladding covers it.
The owner or lender wants independent eyes
A third party watching the envelope who isn't working for the installer.
You've been burned before
A past leak, claim or warranty fight you don't want to repeat.
From first call to final report
Kickoff
We attend the preconstruction envelope meeting so everyone knows what we'll be looking for.
Mockup
We observe the mockup and issue a photo report checked against the manufacturer literature and the project details.
Site visits
Periodic visits at critical milestones and high-risk assemblies: WRB, flashing, windows, roofing and transitions.
Track open items
Each visit's report rates work Compliant, In Progress or an Area of Concern, and an open-items log tracks each one to closure.
Clear findings you can act on
- A photo report after each visit, usually within 48 hours
- An Area of Concern log the contractor can work from, with before and after photos
- Mockup reports tied to the project details
- Everything in your project's client portal, for the owner, GC and design team
Common questions
How often do you visit?
It depends on the building and the schedule. Most projects get visits timed to milestones, like first windows, WRB and flashing, roofing, and cladding, rather than a fixed weekly visit.
Who fixes what you find?
The installing contractor. We document Areas of Concern and check repairs on later visits, but correcting and closing the items stays with the contractor.
Do you work for the owner or the contractor?
Either. Most often the owner or developer, sometimes the general contractor. Either way, we stay independent of the installers.
Can you add testing?
Yes. QA pairs well with window water testing, balcony flood testing observation and electronic leak detection.
Window test failure caught before drywall
Building envelope design review
Third-party review of architectural drawings for waterproofing and envelope detailing.New constructionWindow and storefront water testing
Field water testing of windows, storefronts and curtain walls to AAMA 501.2, 502, 503 and ASTM E1105.New constructionElectronic leak detection (ELD)
Low and high voltage electronic leak detection for roofs, plaza decks and waterproofing to ASTM D7877.Field-tested answers. Defensible reports.
Tell us about the building and we'll reply within one business day with next steps and a proposal.