Construction & Building Envelope Consultants | Rhode Island & Massachusetts
GCR provides independent construction and building envelope consulting throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We investigate water intrusion, roofing, windows, exterior walls, waterproofing, and building enclosure failures using field observations, diagnostic testing, and building science to identify problems and develop practical repair recommendations.
Investigation. Testing. Diagnosis. Practical Solutions.
Construction & Building Envelope Consultant | Rhode Island & Massachusetts
Building Problems Require More Than a Visual Inspection
GCR provides building envelope consulting based on real construction experience, field investigation, and diagnostic testing. Our work focuses on understanding how water, air, heat, and moisture move through the building enclosure and identifying the conditions contributing to failures.
We investigate roofing, exterior walls, windows, flashing, waterproofing, below grade systems, and other building enclosure components. Depending on the condition, our evaluations may include infrared thermography, moisture testing, controlled water testing, exploratory openings, document review, and field observations.
Our goal is not simply to identify visible damage. We work to determine the source of the problem, document the conditions observed, and develop practical repair recommendations that owners and contractors can use to move the project forward.
What Our Construction Consulting Covers
GCR provides building envelope consulting focused on identifying the causes of building enclosure problems and developing practical repair solutions. Our services can include field investigation, diagnostic testing, repair design, contractor bidding assistance, and construction administration depending on the needs of the project.
Building Envelope Investigations
GCR investigates building enclosure problems involving roofs, exterior walls, windows, waterproofing, flashing, and transitions between systems. We evaluate observed conditions to identify failure mechanisms and determine appropriate next steps.
Diagnostic Testing & Leak Investigation
Field testing can help isolate the source of water and air leakage when visual observations alone are not enough. Services may include controlled water testing, infrared thermography, moisture evaluation, and other diagnostic methods appropriate to the building condition.
Repair Design & Contractor Bidding
Once the cause of a problem is understood, GCR can develop repair details, scopes of work, and bid documents to help owners obtain comparable contractor pricing. We can assist with contractor questions, bid review, and evaluation of proposed repair approaches.
Construction Administration & Quality Assurance
GCR can remain involved during construction to review repair work, respond to field conditions, review submittals and contractor questions, perform site observations, and help verify that repairs are being completed in general accordance with the project requirements.
Independent Building Envelope Consulting for Owners & Project Teams
GCR works with property owners, property managers, developers, attorneys, architects, contractors, and condominium associations throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Our role can begin with an existing building problem or continue from investigation through repair design, bidding, and construction.
We provide independent technical guidance focused on the building enclosure, helping project teams understand existing conditions, evaluate repair options, and make informed decisions based on field observations, testing, and documented conditions.
Contact GCR to discuss your building, project, or existing condition and determine the appropriate scope of consulting services.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
GCR investigates water intrusion, roof leaks, exterior wall and facade problems, window and door leakage, flashing deficiencies, air leakage, moisture related deterioration, and failures at transitions between building systems. Our investigations focus on identifying the source and cause of the problem so practical repairs can be developed.
What types of building envelope problems does GCR investigate?
GCR investigates water intrusion, roof leaks, exterior wall and facade problems, window and door leakage, flashing deficiencies, air leakage, moisture related deterioration, and failures at transitions between building systems. Our investigations focus on identifying the source and cause of the problem so practical repairs can be developed.
What types of diagnostic testing can GCR perform?
Depending on the building and suspected problem, GCR can perform controlled water testing, infrared thermography, moisture evaluation, exploratory openings, visual observations, and other field testing methods. Testing is selected based on the conditions observed and the information needed to identify the source of the problem.
Can GCR develop repair details and help obtain contractor bids?
Yes. Once the cause of a building envelope problem is understood, GCR can develop repair details, scopes of work, and bid documents. We can also assist with contractor questions, review bids, and help owners compare proposed repair approaches and pricing.
Can GCR remain involved while repairs are being completed?
Yes. GCR can provide construction administration and quality assurance services during repairs. This may include reviewing submittals, responding to contractor questions, performing site observations, documenting field conditions, and evaluating whether the repair work is generally consistent with the project requirements.
Where does GCR provide building envelope consulting services?
GCR provides building envelope consulting services throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We work with property owners, property managers, developers, attorneys, architects, contractors, condominium associations, and other project teams on residential, commercial, and multifamily buildings.
Our Building Envelope Consulting Process
Investigation & Document Review
We begin by reviewing the reported problem, available drawings, repair history, photographs, and other relevant project information. A site investigation is then performed to document existing conditions and identify areas requiring further evaluation.
Testing & Diagnosis
When visual observations alone are not enough, GCR can use controlled water testing, infrared thermography, moisture evaluation, exploratory openings, and other diagnostic methods to help identify the source and cause of the problem.
Repair Design & Bidding
Once the problem is understood, GCR can develop repair details, scopes of work, and bid documents. We can also assist with contractor questions, bid review, and comparison of proposed repair approaches.
Construction Administration & Quality Assurance
During construction, GCR can review submittals, respond to field questions, perform site observations, document conditions, and help verify that repairs are being completed in general accordance with the project requirements.