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Our Building Technology areas of expertise include:
- Building Systems: Roofs, Walls, Floors, and
Waterproofing
- Building Materials: Stone, Masonry, Concrete,
Sealants, Wood, Metals, Polymers, and Bitumens
- Exterior Wall Cladding and Veneers
- Curtain Walls, Glass, and Glazing
- Waterproofing of Below-grade Structures
- Condensation and Moisture Problems
Our services include:
INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMS
- Review of original construction documents and
other background information
- Field examination and water testing
- Structural analysis
- Laboratory analysis and testing of building
samples
- Identification of deficiencies in design, workmanship,
materials, and maintenance
- Concise written reports of findings and conclusions
- Recommendations for remedial work
DESIGNS: NEW AND REMEDIAL
- Conceptual and final detailed designs
- Contract documents, technical specifications,
and drawings
- Evaluation of field samples and mock-ups
- Review of designs by others
- Cost estimating
MONITORING AND ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION
- Assistance in obtaining and evaluating bids
- Contract administration
- Shop drawing review
- Construction monitoring by specialized technicians
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- Expert witness services
- Arbitration and mediation services
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Architectural treasure protected
from water-related damage.
SGH roof survey and repair plan for the New
York State Capitol covers roof and gutter leakage, design defects,
and wall leakage.
Facade movement telemetry confirms failure cause and minimizes
remediation cost.
Data from vibrating wire strain gauges is fed electronically to SGH's
office from the Metro-Dade
Center in Miami, Florida.
Revisiting the
John Hancock Tower.
 
The truth finally is told about the cause of Boston's
most famous architectural malfunction.
Brick veneer and steel-stud wall reconstructed without vacating
building.
SGH is investigator and prime consultant for 2-year, $5.0 million
project at the Calvert
Building in Baltimore. |
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Restoring one of Boston's most recognizable
historic landmarks.
SGH performed a condition survey and remedial design
of historic Quincy
Market's copper dome.
Makeover of 35-year old curtain wall preserves funds for MIT research.
Silicone bridge sealant and carefully monitored repairs upgrade moisture
and thermal control, saving the cost of a new curtain wall for MIT
research labs in Buildings
16 and 56.
Facade and roof failures lead to indoor air quality concerns.
SGH investigates design and construction defects and oversees replacement
of the brick veneer and roofing at the Imperial
Polk County Courthouse in Bartow, Florida. |
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