Frequently Asked Questions
The building enclosure refers to all exterior components of a building that separate the indoor environment from the outdoors — including walls, roofs, windows, doors, and foundations. It also includes components of those systems, like weather barrier, insulation, and sealants. A properly designed and maintained envelope protects against moisture, air leakage, and energy loss, and is crucial for long-term building performance and occupant comfort.
Proper enclosure consulting prevents costly failures, extends building life, improves energy efficiency, and ensures code compliance. Early involvement in design or remediation avoids long-term issues.
A building enclosure consultant is useful throughout the entire lifecycle of a building. Consultants provide valuable information, design assistance, quality assurance, testing, and even project management during new construction, restoration, due diligence, or when facing emergent issues like leaks, condensation, energy inefficiency, or façade deterioration.
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Water intrusion is the single greatest cause of action for construction litigation. We know every building project represents an enormous investment, and the services we provide help safeguard that investment by mitigating the risk of construction litigation in the first place. We love nothing more than a cleared action items list that documents a building has been put together correctly!
With over 100 employees and 14 offices across the country, we serve clients nationwide across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, multifamily, commercial, and government, offering tailored solutions for each.
Every type! We work on residential, commercial, institutional, big box retail, multifamily, historic, and government buildings — both new construction and restoration. We also work on industrial buildings, even specialized structures like data centers, freezer warehouses, and cold storage facilities.
The BECI Team performs a broad variety of testing services that are relevant to the construction and maintenance process. If there’s an enclosure test, we probably perform it.
As a few examples, we offer ASTM and AAMA testing including water spray testing (ASTM E1105, AAMA 501.2), air barrier testing (ASTM E783), infrared thermography, moisture probing, electronic leak detection, and blower door testing (ASTM E779).
We reduce long-term maintenance costs, help prioritize capital improvement plans, and ensure assets maintain their value with accurate data and actionable reporting.
Yes. Our multi-year maintenance programs include annual exterior and roof surveys, infrared scans, reserve studies, and quarterly site visits to keep your building envelope in top condition.
Leak investigations often include water nozzle testing, infrared drone surveys, and detailed reports outlining the source of water intrusion, remediation options, and cost estimates.
Absolutely! We have an in-house design team that specializes in restoration design packages. Additionally, BECI can stay with you through the restoration process, performing contract administration and construction management services that ensure your building is truly restored.
If your problem doesn’t require full-scale restoration work, we typically write a scope of work that can be used by a contractor.
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