Property Condition Assessment

Building Solutions' thorough property condition assessments involve a full analysis of a building's systems: structural; site drainage; irrigation; roofing; waterproofing; curtain wall (more in-depth than just an architectural review or waterproofing evaluation); HVAC; electrical; plumbing; fire protection; vertical transportation; and code/life safety.

Services also include assessments of Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, environmental risk, indoor air quality, radon gas, and lead in drinking water. We also perform parking analyses and zoning reviews.

Commissioning

As building systems become increasingly complex, sophisticated clients incorporate an accountability system into project development that assures proper project completion. Before, during, and after construction, we guide the team and perform an independent technical review of critical operating systems before you accept the final construction. Many times, our clients seek full-commissioning as part of their effort to achieve LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Industry protocol set out by ASHRAE is the foundation of our service. Building Solutions operates every piece of equipment and verifies performance in accordance with design criteria. As independent agents, our sole mission is assuring the client that the finished project meets or exceeds all the original contracted building criteria. As an agent independent of the building designer or construction contractors, our evaluation is completely objective.

Our commissioning expert has been a national leader in the development of commissioning practices and guidelines. Jerry Kettler P.E. has served on the Building Commissioning Association, helped develop national HVAC standards through ASHRAE, and is an active member of the United States Green Building Council. For a list of additional affiliations and certifications, see his resume summary on the team web page. Visit the library for additional information and articles on commissioning.

Maintenance Planning

Building Solutions and its senior managers are all previous facilities and property managers. They are supported by a wide array of engineers and specialists who are experts in their fields. This team of hands-on operators and professional problem-solvers is an ideal source of information and planning for the maintenance and operation of any building.

Through its strategic partnerships, Building Solutions can deploy its recommended procedures as a web-enabled maintenance software, allowing facility managers to simply “plug and play”. Or, if you already have a preferred maintenance or planning software, we can help you implement and populate the database. The Building Solutions team will tailor its services to your specific needs. If you utilize our strategic partnerships, training will be provided on the implementation and use of the software, along with unlimited ongoing phone support. Building Solutions can support your property wherever it is in the world.

Have you joined the ever increasing number of organizations committed to LEED-EB certification of their property operations? Although the efficiency and sustainability benefits of LEED-EB certification are fairly self-evident, it helps to have a facilitator on board who is versed in operations and is respected by the many constituents who make a LEED program successful. Our commitment to ongoing operations support and the LEED movement drive us to constantly seek out the “best practices” and most efficient solutions for each of our clients.