We know how building systems and assemblies work, both on their own and together. That knowledge improves building performance and protects your bottom line. In particular, it reduces risks, warranty claims, and call-backs. Our experience and expertise add real value to your project. We also understand what makes building systems succeed or fail. As a result, we can offer independent, third-party quality assurance consulting for new construction, repairs, and renovations.
Why Clients Choose Our Quality Assurance Services
Several things make Criterium-Hanna Engineers an industry leader in this field:
- Engineer-reviewed reports. A licensed Professional Engineer reviews every report. This is highly unusual in our industry. As a result, our quality assurance programs offer technical detail, construction knowledge, and field perspective that few firms can match.
- Customized inspection standards. We develop inspection standards for each project based on its unique features and complexities. In other words, we never take a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Quality in every detail. We look beyond design and construction to review many other systems, including:
- Fire-rated assemblies
- Mechanical systems (including HVAC)
- Acoustics
- Accessibility features (Americans with Disabilities Act compliance)
- Interactive field inspections. Our engineering technicians work directly with on-site construction teams. Together, they discuss findings, answer questions, and resolve problems. That makes us true partners in the quality assurance process.
- Flexible scheduling. Because we understand the construction process, we adapt to changing conditions and meet your deadlines.
Detailed, Photo-Based Inspection Reports
Our inspection reports are unique. Inspectors use clear commentary and photos to document both conforming and nonconforming items. This way, the reports track a project’s strengths and flaws throughout construction. They also highlight quality workmanship and help you manage risk. For example, they document compliance with building codes, manufacturer installation guidelines, and industry standards. Most importantly, they prove the crew corrected nonconforming items instead of covering them up.
Each report also adds to a searchable history of conforming and nonconforming construction details. At the end, a final summary report combines commentary and photos from the field reports. This creates a permanent record for your files through the statute of repose.
Trusted by Builders, Architects, and Owners
Criterium-Hanna Engineers has provided third-party quality assurance to hundreds of builders, general contractors, architects, and owners. We work on buildings of all types, sizes, and uses. Learn how our building science knowledge and decades of inspection experience can help your project. Together, we can reach your building quality goals and performance objectives.