ENGINEERS & ENVELOPE EXPERTS CERTIFIED SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY MEP / ENERGY SERVICES LITIGATION SUPPORT EXPEDITING

CONNECTICUT DC DELAWARE FLORIDA MARYLAND NEW JERSEY NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA VIRGINIA THE FALCON DIFFERENCE

BUSINESS FOCUS & EFFICIENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT Our project management and financial overview process allows us to consistently deliver projects on schedule and within your budget. We are able to minimize our clients’ expenditures while maximizing savings and return on investment.

SUPERIOR RESULTS Our staff holds the highest level of skillsets and certifications for any job, which in turn yields a higher-level of craftsmanship.

CREATIVITY, FLEXIBILITY & INGENUITY Having a seasoned, diverse staff with many different backgrounds allows us to customize solutions for specific situations creatively and effectively solving problems as they arise.

ACTIVELY ENGAGED SENIOR MANAGEMENT Our Principals maintain a visible role on projects to ensure that relevant issues will be anticipated and resolved in a timely fashion.

ACCESSIBLE STAFF & UNPARALLELED PERSONAL ATTENTION Our clients have peace of mind knowing we are “always on the job” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are personally available to address any issues or emergencies that may arise while monitoring your projects progress.

RESPONSIVE, PROACTIVE & TIMELY COMMUNICATION We are diligent about keeping clients informed regarding the status of all projects. HIGHER STANDARDS

The Falcon Group is a unique, full-service Engineering, Falcon takes pride in our work to ensure that our Architectural & Energy Consulting firm. Falcon’s primary client expectations are exceeded every single focus is on restoring and evaluating existing facilities time. We look forward to partnering with you on ranging from site, building envelope and energy your next successful project. improvements. Our full-service capabilities focus on your building’s specific needs. Falcon’s mission is to ensure each of our clients are held at the highest level of individualized service.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

APRA – Certified Professional Reserve Analysts NFPA – Fire Prevention Inspector BCxA – Building Commissioning Association NJ – New Jersey Special Inspectors Certification for EIFS (Exterior Insulation & Finish System) & Concrete AEE – CEM / Association of Energy Engineers NYC – Class 2 Special Inspection Agency CPSI – Certified Playground Safety Inspector PE – Licensed Professional Engineers in CT, DC, DE, FL, HHS – High-Rise / Hazardous Specialists, Building & Fire MD, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA, VT Inspectors Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Evaluators (Architecture & ICC – International Code Council Certified Building & Engineering) Mechanical Inspectors RA – Registered , DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, PA, WDC, ICS – Industrial / Commercial Specialists, Building & Fire VA, FL Inspectors RCS – Licensed Residential Construction Specialists / LEVEL I – Certified Infrared Thermographers Building Inspectors LEED AP – Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design RRC – Registered Consultants with the Roof Accredited Professionals Consultants Institute Licensed Landscape Architect RRO – Registered Roof Observer LLS – Licensed Land Surveyor RS – Community Associations Institute Certified Reserve ME – Licensed Mechanical Engineers in NJ, NY, PA Specialists NCARB – National Council of Architectural Registration SAP Evaluator – Safety Assessment Program Boards DESIGN PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS

Clients expect customized, well conceived Building Cladding / Site / Building Capital Improvements design plans and specifications for initial, as EIFS / Stucco Remediation Asphalt Roadway / Driveway / Parking Area Improvements well as remedial, site and building-related Curtain Site Drainage Improvements construction projects. We take great pride Roof Systems in ensuring that all our recommendations Stormwater Analysis Building Waterproofing are practical, economically feasible and Soils Investigation / Subsurface Disposal Fire Reconstruction efficient. Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Design Parking Garage Design & Renovation Water Distribution & Plumbing Systems Recreational Facilities HVAC (, , Cooling Towers) Retaining Walls

Sidewalk Vaults FAÇADE INSPECTION

With years of experience gained from working with a variety of building types Project Planning, Budgeting & Facilitate Compliance with Local Building and cladding systems, we have developed Management Department Requirements specialized expertise in investigating Evaluation of Thermal & Moisture Specifications for Building Repair & Concerns Maintenance and evaluating aging building façades, designing appropriate, long-lasting Non-destructive Test Methods to Identify Construction Administration & Inspection Concealed Defects economical repairs and providing the Façade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) necessary oversite to ensure proper Identification of Deteriorated Components (Formally Know as Local Law 11) & Potentially Unsafe Conditions construction. Development of Repair & Bid Plans ROOF CONSULTING

Our multi-disciplinary in-house staff is

unique in the roof consulting field. We Roof Inspections Plans & Specifications for Roof Replacement & Repairs are able to look beyond just the roof to Storm Damage Inspections Preventive Maintenance understand the entire envelope, structure Insurance Claim Inspections and mechanical systems of a building, Cool Roof & Green Roof Designs Moisture Surveys allowing us to better identify the most Project Management appropriate roofing repair and replacement strategies. BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENTS

Sites, and their systems require ongoing monitoring and maintenance Pavement Coring Sound Transmission to ensure that they fulfill their designed Concrete Coring & Testing Roofing Moisture Surveys purpose. Weather, age, natural disaster, Mold Testing Structural Movement Monitoring poor construction, and substandard EIFS / Stucco Moisture Testing , Siding, Roofing, Insulation materials all contribute to deterioration. Destructive & Non-destructive Testing Lighting Analysis We offer a complete range of testing & Analysis Temperature services to anticipate and diagnose HVAC Systems Water Pressure Evaluation potential and current problems. Piping Condition ALTERATIONS

From conception to creation, we provide inspired architecture. Our well-conceived Design Development Building Code Review designs are strategically sculpted for Additions / Alterations Roof Deck Conversion function but aesthetically shaped for Office & Retail Forensic Analysis beauty. We specialize in blending new with Tenant Fit Out Fire & Water Damage Reconstruction the old and our clients receive customized ADA Analysis & Compliance Historic Preservation services and personalized attention from a Renovations Lobby & Corridor Renovation licensed architect ensuring a high-quality Change of Use design tailored to their needs. STRUCTURAL & CIVIL ENGINEERING

The Falcon Group uses classical design Reinforced & Plain Concrete, Retaining Evaluation & Design Composite Slab, Clay Tile & Brick Arch, methods, along with current software, to Evaluation & Design of Mechanical Metropolitan Catenary Slab, Sawn, Equipment Supports & Dunnage analyze existing structures and design Engineered Wood, Stone, Steel & Cast new structural elements and systems. Iron Design of Structural Repairs & Strengthening Using Traditional & We have experience in all types of Foundation Evaluation for Increased Modern Approaches structural systems, specializing in the Loads & Design for New Construction & Additions Wind & Seismic Analysis evaluation, analysis and design of the repair, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of Evaluation of Structural Capacity & Design & Inspection of Underpinning & Effects of Steel Corrosion, Concrete Excavating Support existing structures. Deterioration & Decay of Wood Signed & Sealed Calculations for Members Façade Attachments & Fenestration Sidewalk Vault Evaluation & Restoration Design CAPITAL NEEDS PLANNING / CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ANALYSIS

The primary purpose of a Capital Needs Value Process Plan is to offer recommendations as to the Sustain / Increase Property Value Inspection & Testing amount of money a community, building By Upholding Exterior Appearances Through Timely Repair or Replacement Evaluation for Repair / Replacement or other organization should set aside on of Common Elements Life Cycle Analysis a yearly basis for the future replacement Facilitating Project Efficiency & Cost Develop Realistic Repair / or major refurbishment of their commonly  Effectiveness Replacement Plans & Budgets owned elements. A properly funded Minimize Disruptions & Inconveniences reserve program is essential to keeping Prepare a Comprehensive Report Reduce Member Dissatisfaction in Accordance with CAI & APRA a community’s physical assets in prime Associated with the Passage of Large or Standards & Guidelines condition. We recommend updating your Sudden Assessments Capital Needs Plan every three (3) years. MEP / ENERGY SERVICES

Our expert team of licensed and accredited Energy Audits Life Cycle Evaluations engineers and architects provide the most Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Control System comprehensive services in our industry Analysis / Design Analysis / Design for assessment, design services and Building Modeling & Energy Rebate & Simulation Commissioning Incentive Analysis project administration. We offer full-service mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) Sub-metering Solar & Alternative Analysis / Design Energy Design designs and specifications, inspections, troubleshooting, building commissioning Testing, Adjusting Benchmarking & Balancing and energy studies. Local Law 87/88 Renewable Energy Local Law 43 Feasibility Studies EXPEDITING

Falcon will coordinate and facilitate New York City Department of Buildings Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities the preparation of drawings, plan Landmarks Preservation Commission New York City Department of Finance filings, necessary forms and supporting Fire Department of New York The Department of Environmental Protection documentation as required to obtain Department of Transportation approvals / resolutions from local municipal The Board of Standard Appeals Metropolitan Transportation Authority agencies. City Planning Commission ECB & DOB Violation Hearings Public Design Commission New York City Department of Parks & Recreations DRONES

Aerial photo, videography and imaging services elevates projects to new heights, ensuring inspection and analysis happen Inspect Roofs, Façades & Vegetation Supporting Data for Forensic Engineering faster. Our industrial-grade drones deliver Scanning for Timely Construction New Construction & Renovation Progress the newest, most innovative aerial imaging Updates Monitoring & Documentation solutions. As pioneers in Dronegineering, Promotion & Website Enhancement Disaster Recovery Surveying for our expert engineers operating the drones Insurance Claims know what information to capture and where to focus. LITIGATION SUPPORT

For virtually any type of property or project, Falcon’s Litigation Department provides Developer Transition / Turnover Cost to Cure Estimate a variety of analytic and related services Construction Defect Reports & Claims Invasive Investigations & Documentation to assist clients in obtaining successful Infrared Imaging Material Defect Claims litigation outcomes with a proven track Building Envelope Testing Expert Witness / Professional Testimony record of recoveries exceeding $100 million Repair Design Forensics Mediation / Arbitration Services for our clients. Our expert engineering and Storm Damage Assessment & Insurance architecture staff is on hand to partner with Claims our litigators.

NEW YORK CITY SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

In NYC it is imperative that Special Structural Steel - Welding Sprayed Fire Resistant Materials Inspections are conducted during the Structural Steel - Details Mastic & Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings construction phase of applicable projects Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting Exterior Insulation & Finish Systems when required by code and / or specified Structural Cold - Formed Steel (EIFS) by the design professional in order to Concrete - Cast-in-place verify that the work is being done in Smoke Control Systems Concrete - Precast accordance with code, approved plans Mechanical Systems Concrete - Prestressed and specifications. Special Inspections Fuel-oil Storage & Fuel-oil Piping Systems Masonry can only be performed by certified Special Structural Stability - Existing Buildings Inspectors. The Falcon Group is certified Wood Installation of High Load Excavations - Sheeting, Shoring & Bracing to perform in the following fields: Diaphragms Underpinning Wood Installation of Metal-plate- connected Trusses Private On-site Storm Water Drainage Disposal Systems & Detention Facilities Wood Installation of Prefabricated I-joists Installation Subgrade Inspection Sprinkler Systems Subsurface Conditions - Fill Placement & Standpipe Systems In-place Density Heating Systems Subsurface Investigations (Borings / Test Pits) Fire-resistant Penetrations & Joints

Deep Foundation Elements Flood Zone Compliance

Helical Piles (BB#2014-020) Emergency & Standby Power Systems

Vertical Masonry Foundation Elements Post-installed Anchors (BB# 2014-018, 2014-019) Wall Panels, Curtain Walls & Veneers [email protected] (800) 839.7740 www.falconengineering.com

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