Services
Edwards & Company is a specialty-consulting firm addressing the design and performance of the Building Envelope. We take an integrated approach to designing exterior walls, glazing, roofing and waterproofing systems to seal the entire Building Envelope. Our areas of expertise are:
- Architectural glass and glazing
- Glass, metal, stone curtain walls
- Structural glass
- Atriums, skylights
- Roofing systems
- Waterproofing systems
- Dimensional stone
- Panelized systems
- Architectural pre-cast Concrete
- GFRC
- EIFS
- Masonry
The firm typically provides the following new construction services:
- Evaluate systems, products and components for performance, compatibility and erect-ability in project specific applications
- Develop system performance requirements
- Prepare or review architectural details and specification sections
- Coordinate details with structural and mechanical consultants
- Prepare unit cost comparisons and value engineering
- Review bids and bidder qualifications
- Conduct pre-bid meetings and de-scope bidders
- Administer performance mock-up testing
- Review submittals and mark-up shop drawings for conformance to project requirements
- Conduct pre-construction conferences
- Perform in-plant inspections
- Administer or perform simple field-testing
- Perform construction-monitoring inspections
- Review as-built construction and modifications
- Conduct punch-list inspections
- Advise the project team regarding technical and performance issues
The firm typically provides the following investigative, renovation and restoration services:
- Survey and document existing condition of building facades, roofs, glazing
- Prepare damage assessments
- Conduct make-safe inspections
- Investigate cause of air, water infiltration, materials and structural failure
- Identify cause of condensation, mold problems and propose solutions
- Evaluate conditions and propose repair, renovation and replacement options
- Prepare repair documents and specifications
- Provide construction administration services
- Address materials compatibility and performance for historic renovation applications
- Prepare preventative maintenance programs
- Review contractor proposals
- Review claims and contract modifications
- Provide expert witness services