Like the skin that wraps a human body, a building’s envelope is essential to its health. A flawed envelope puts the building and all its key components at risk. That’s why Criterium-Hanna Engineers specializes in building envelopes and enclosures. In fact, we provide both building envelope commissioning and consulting services throughout Central New Jersey.
Building Envelope Consulting
Our expert staff has the qualifications to consult on a wide variety of building envelope projects. The licensed Professional Engineers and field technicians in the Criterium network bring deep education, training, and experience. For example, they hold certifications as building envelope specialists, roofing and cladding inspectors, and waterproofing experts. These credentials reflect our commitment to lifelong learning. In addition, their years in the field give them real-world knowledge of construction practices. We apply that knowledge to every building envelope project we take on.
What Makes Our Approach Different
Education, experience, and expertise set Criterium-Hanna Engineers apart. Our approach to envelope consulting is also unique in several ways:
- Project-specific solutions. We base our inspection criteria on each project’s design details and performance requirements. Unlike some firms, we never use one checklist for every job. So we never force the round pegs of one project into the square holes of another. Instead, we apply lessons from past projects to improve our approach for each client and region.
- Close collaboration. First, we listen carefully to understand your specific needs, goals, and objectives. Then we work closely with you to meet your performance standards and risk management goals.
- Design and construction support. Some companies focus only on design or only on field observations. Criterium-Hanna Engineers can do either, but we prefer to do both. That way, we add as much value to the process as possible. Early involvement lets us suggest improvements and flag potential problems before construction begins. As a result, you face fewer Requests for Information (RFIs) and costly change orders.
Envelope Systems We Cover
We consult on all parts of the building envelope and enclosure, including:
- Below-grade and at-grade waterproofing
- Roofs, decks, and balconies
- Curtain wall
- Glazed assemblies
- Brick and stone veneer
- Metal panels
- Rainscreens
- Sealants
- Transitions and penetrations
- Podium decks and green roofing components
- And more
Clear, Photo-Based Reporting
Our unique reporting system uses written notes and photos to document both conforming and nonconforming field work. Sequential photos also track each nonconforming issue until the crew corrects it. Together, the report and photos create a historical record of quality construction. Most importantly, they prove the crew fixed field problems before covering them up.
In short, Criterium-Hanna Engineers combines a passion for buildings with deep knowledge of building technology. We also bring decades of experience and a strong commitment to quality service.
Call (732) 230-7473 or contact us to learn more. Our building envelope consultants can provide the insight and oversight your project needs.