SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Design Consulting
In 1966 Heitmann & Associates started assisting architects to develop more effective wall designs. Since then we have developed a full palette of services that start at Schematic Design and follow the project through Construction Administration. Heitmann consults with architects world-wide to create high performance wall systems that strike the optimum balance between visual appearance, technical performance, constructibility and cost. We provide timely information to support the design process and integrate our services with the design and construction team.
Construction Consulting
As General Contractors and Construction Managers take projects At-Risk or through Design-Build, they are looking for ways to limit their liability. Heitmann & Associates have developed a suite of services that do exactly that. Through our peer reviews of the design and sub contractor submittals we can virtually eliminate enclosure built-in flaws, defects and omissions with emphasis on water infiltration, system performance and system interface issues. Many of our contractor clients see dramatic reductions in call backs and problems when we assist them.
System Design, Engineering and Drafting
Heitmann & Associates provides a
full range of services to the cladding system
sub contractor. Using recent versions of
AutoCAD, we can prepare and print drawings
or using the internet we can transmit drawings
electronically. Specific services include:
• Development of the concept design
and support calculations for bid (tender)
purposes.
• Development of the cladding system
design.
• Preparation of die drawings, part
drawings and shop drawings for the mock-up
and project cladding systems.
• Preparation of structural calculations
for the mock-up and project cladding systems.
• Technical assistance during the
tender interview process.
• Technical assistance with the fabrication
and assembly process.
• On-site technical assistance with
the cladding system installation.
Remedial Investigations
When problems occur, Heitmann can investigate the situation and recommend the most appropriate course of action. By reviewing documentation, performing field investigations, and supervising testing, Heitmann’s experts can determine the cause of problems, develop corrective solutions and cost estimates. If needed, we can also prepare bidding documents and assure the repairs are properly implemented in the field.
Due Diligence
When developing major real estate deals,
nothing can be more disconcerting than to
determine after the fact that your newly
acquired wall systems have problems. With
Heitmann’s extensive experience with
building enclosures, we can give you more
information on what (if any) problems already
exist and what maintenance issues you will
likely face in the future. Some specific
services include:
• Perform a field inspection of the
existing building to determine the overall
condition of the exterior enclosure by either
visual inspection or by dropping the building.
• Provide a brief report documenting
what corrective action, if any, should be
taken to bring the wall up to an acceptable
performance level.
• Develop estimates of the potential
repairs for pricing purposes.
• Provide an evaluation of the existing
enclosure, outlining potential problems
that may surface through our experiences
with that type of installation.
Litigation Support
As one of the leading experts with building
enclosure systems in the world, Heitmann
& Associates is often contacted by the
legal community, insurance companies, and
other private and public agencies to investigate
and provide unbiased opinions about problems,
issues and solutions. We regularly provide
our technical expertise to determine what
happened, what should be done and how much
it will cost. Our specific service package
in this area includes:
• Perform a field investigative inspection
and provide a verbal evaluation before any
decision is made regarding our full involvement.
• Research the materials used for
the project through our extensive, private
library, comprised of manufacturers
and material suppliers literature
within the industry dating back to the early
1960’s.
• Compile necessary charts or models
to be used during the trial.
• Provide expert testimony in the
courtroom or at a deposition as required.