Services for Commercial Buildings

For commercial structures, Western Architectural applies over 20 years of experience in design review and inspection services to ensure your project is done right. Constructing a building envelope correctly, the first time, will dramatically improve a structure's useful life and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

We help you select the appropriate materials for the job, document construction activities, and guide your contractors in following the best building envelope construction practices. Our LEED-accredited professional consultants can recommend the latest advances in reusable construction materials and energy saving technologies.

Design

Western Architectural will consult with your contractors and architects, as part of your design and construction team, to review and develop your plans. This will help ensure your new structure is built for maximum weather protection. As LEED-AP consultants, we can also provide the expertise needed when seeking a LEED designation for your new building.

Construction Inspection

When construction is underway and contractors are working on your building envelope, Western Architectural can serve as an objective third-party observer. We oversee and document work related to the building envelope, and we provide regular reports and recommendations on whether the job is being done right. We also provide certified warranty inspections for Sto and Dryvit-brand EIFS and Stucco.

Damage Inspection

Leaking roofs, windows or entryways? Cracked foundations? Exposed roof systems and slippery stairwells? We can conduct basic walkthroughs or provide invasive investigations to determine the absolute cause, damage and risks posed by weather damage, and give you a plan of action for repairing your structure in the best, most cost-effective way. We can also provide certified warranty inspections for your Sto or Dryvit-brand EIFS and Stucco.

Repair Oversight

When contractors or repairs are involved, Western Architectural can perform daily or weekly inspections, documenting work with photo logs and reports, to ensure all materials are installed per design, building code and manufacturer requirements.

Litigation Support

Western Architectural's experienced team provides independent third-party consultation and expert witness services for construction defect case mediation, arbitration and trials.

Additional Commercial Services:

• Building analysis
• New construction inspections
• Quality control services
• Moisture intrusion surveys
• Litigation services
• Detailing services
• Construction management
• AAMA moisture testing
• Condominium conversions
• Mold sampling & testing
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments
• Master window installation
• LEED-accredited professional consultants

For a complete list of services, please see the Summary of Services page.