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Buildings & Facilities www.CTLGroup.com CTLGroup’s Buildings & Facilities Practice Group helps clients with complex PRACTICE | at-a-glance structural and materials issues affecting: University & education buildings services highlights Healthcare & laboratory buildings x Structural systems Municipal buildings x Façades Historic buildings & landmarks x Roofs High-rise commercial & residential buildings x Flooring Parking garages & structures x Finishes Stadiums x Foundations & shoring Cultural & religious facilities x Structural design evaluation & peer Manufacturing & industrial plants review Special non-building structures x Smart buildings & structural health monitoring The needs of our Buildings & Facilities clients vary considerably. However, x Nondestructive testing CTLGroup expertise consistently brings value to each project, providing x Failure & service deficiency innovative and cost effective solutions. Our primary areas of practice include: investigations Building envelope studies, maintenance, rehabilitation & repair programs x Green building Design & installation of structural monitoring systems Failure & forensic investigations key facts Nondestructive field testing of structural assemblies & components Strength & service evaluation of existing building structures x 25% of our staff hold Ph.D. degrees Development of practical solutions to address structural deficiencies x 35% of our staff are PE’s x PE licensed in all 50 states and Canada Troubleshooting construction problems & techniques leading to improvements in safety and efficiency x Staff includes LEED accredited professionals Geological & geotechnical considerations Concrete moisture investigations x Staff includes Licensed Air Barrier Field Auditors Flooring consulting & testing Green building, infrastructure, pavement & materials practices REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS National Institute of Health Parking Structure performed field evaluation, laboratory testing, engineering analysis and cost estimating activities for parking structure comprised of cast-in-place reinforced concrete Western Illinois University Thompson Hall condition assessment of existing façade and design of exterior cladding replacement New York City High Risk Construction Oversight reviewed high risk construction operations, including high-rise concrete construction, excavations & hoisting operations Safeco Field real-time structural monitoring of retractable roof system ASHRAE Standard 189.1 and the IgCC key participation in development of next generation green building code Burj Khalifa advanced materials performance evaluation for supertall structures Federal Courthouse Retrofit complete analysis, design & construction CONTACTS oversight of major structural retrofit Frank Laux, S.E., R.A. Frank Lloyd Wright Unity Temple award-winning historic renovation 847.972.3088 Deep Space Antenna Pedestal condition assessment of concrete deteriorated [email protected] by alkali-silica reactions Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority confined space inspection and Steven Smith, Ph.D., S.E., P.E. repair procedure development for cracking & deterioration 410.997.0400 [email protected] BUILDING KNOWLEDGE. DELIVERING RESULTS. Building Envelope www.CTLGroup.com Evaluation SERVICE | at-a-glance Thermal Properties of Building Materials & Components CTLGroup assists in improving the thermal performance of buildings by: Identifying areas of missing/poorly performing thermal insulation using infrared thermography Determining thermal mass effects of concrete and masonry Providing repair options when feasible and replacement options when necessary Providing pre-construction project document reviews Water Leakage & Other Moisture Problems CTLGroup conducts investigations into water leakage and other moisture related problems using a combination of the following methods: Field water penetration testing including spray rack nozzle and chamber testing Analysis of building wall components for condensation potential using WUFI Blower door field testing to identify gaps in air barriers Laboratory testing to determine water vapor transmission of materials Field observation and documentation, and project document review Energy Codes Assistance with using state, IECC and ASHRAE energy codes Specifying insulation levels Green Buildings Environmental life cycle inventory (LCI) and assessment (LCA) analyses ASTM C1549 - Standard Test Method for Determining Solar Reflectance (Albedo) Near Ambient Temperature Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer Comparative analysis of products’ or services’ characteristics to LEED point requirements and prerequisites Once problems have been identified, CTLGroup can assist clients in implementing repairs by designing and specifying cost effective, durable repairs for the identified problems. We also assist in contract negotiation CORPORATE OFFICE and construction observation to assure our clients that the repairs are 5400 Old Orchard Road implemented as specified. Skokie, IL 60077 800.522.2285 AUSTIN OFFICE 3737 Executive Center Drive Suite 255 Austin, TX 78731 512.219.4075 WASHINGTON DC OFFICE 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21044 410.997.0400 31SS002 Structural Evaluation www.CTLGroup.com & Rehabilitation SERVICE | at-a-glance Clients call on us to evaluate the cause and extent of structural or architectural problems associated with design, construction methods and materials performance. CTLGroup also conducts investigations of catastrophic events such as structural failure and collapse. CTLGroup’s structural evaluation teams are composed of licensed professional engineers, working closely with our materials scientists and chemists, whose analytical and physical testing augments the engineering findings, opinions and recommendations. CTLGroup’s services include condition assessments, structural integrity evaluation, failure analysis, structural retrofits and strengthening, investigation of material durability issues, new construction problem troubleshooting and preservation of historic structures. CTLGroup offers a complete package of rehabilitation services including design drawings and specifications, cost estimating, construction administration and observations and design-build. CTLGroup offers a full range of structural and architectural evaluation services for: Buildings Facades and roofs Parking garages Bridges Industrial facilities Utility structures Water and wastewater facilities Dams and mass concrete structures Tunnels and pipelines Sports arenas and stadiums Pavements and civil structures Foundations and subsurface construction CORPORATE OFFICE 5400 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 800.522.2285 AUSTIN OFFICE 3737 Executive Center Drive Suite 255 Austin, TX 78731 512.219.4075 WASHINGTON DC OFFICE 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21044 410.997.0400 26SS001 Concrete Evaluation & www.CTLGroup.com Repair SERVICE | at-a-glance CTLGroup can tackle any concrete issue, no matter how intricate or unique. We work with clients to develop and customize approaches in order to translate specific problems into practical solutions. Throughout our 100-year history, CTLGroup has been at the CTLGroup has considerable expertise and experience in the investigation, evaluation, analysis and repair design of concrete structures. Our projects forefront of the most prominent have ranged from the analysis of marquis monuments, to high-rise structures innovations in concrete testing and historic landmark buildings. CTLGroup’s work extends to the evaluation and consulting. Our engineers and and rehabilitation of all types of aging infrastructure. scientists have been responsible for From our vast exposure to concrete deterioration and previously unsuccessful landmark developments, producing repairs, CTLGroup experts are able to customize evaluation and repair countless materials standards, programs to provide the most responsive, cost-effective solutions. With a wide range of performance deficiencies and client needs, each of our repair testing methods, field evaluation projects is unique. procedures, and repair and CTLGroup has in-depth knowledge of current and historic construction restoration design techniques for materials for historic restoration projects. We can investigate how the concrete structures. structure was originally designed and built, review repairs made over the life of the structure, analyze/design replacements to simulate obsolete CTLGroup’s laboratories are construction materials, and develop repairs to restore the structure. internationally recognized and respected as the most Services comprehensive testing and research CTLGroup offers the most sophisticated suite of engineering, testing and facilities in cement technology and consulting services to address concrete performance, durability and life-cycle serviceability with the most progressive repair and restoration techniques reinforced concrete. available in the construction industry today. Concrete/Structural Evaluation Nondestructive testing Condition assessments Structural integrity evaluation Facade inspections Forensic investigations Failure analysis Corrosion assessment, testing & protection planning Materials & building systems certification & code compliance Structural performance evaluation Investigation of material durability issues Repair/Rehabilitation/Restoration Design 2002 International Concrete Repair Structural strengthening repairs Institute Award of Excellence for Frank Enhance long-term durability repairs Lloyd Wright Unity Temple