Studies & Inspections
Understanding the conditions and determining the right course of action is critical to any project. This work can be done at any stage of a building’s life from pre-construction to changes in use and to demolition and reconstruction. We begin with determining what the client’s needs are and then evaluate what the facility assets are and what the potential options are to meet their needs. We can perform the following services:
- Facility Condition Assessments
- Seismic Evaluations
- Forensic engineering investigating failures
- Programing Studies
- Feasibility Studies
- Residential Structural Inspections
Structural Design
We have over 25 years of experience preparing structural designs for projects ranging from simple structural repairs to structural design of renovations and new construction projects. We have performed work for residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. We can perform the following services:
- Construction documents renovations or new construction
- Peer reviews
- Shoring design
- Value Engineering
- Construction phase design support
- Design build services
Project Controls
Understanding construction durations and costs are crucial to a successful construction project. A thorough understanding of construction operations helps the DEC staff develop construction schedules and cost estimates. We use industry standard tools such as Primavera or RSMeans to develop work product. Project controls related services include:
- Constructability reviews
- Contract review services
- Construction risk management
- Development and review of construction schedules
- Claims analysis and/or development
- Construction cost estimating, design through bid/change order phases