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WJE pioneered the practice of modern facade assessment and repair more than forty years ago with the investigation of glass breakage at the Moorhead Federal Building in Pittsburgh. Our work investigating landmark facade failures, including New York City’s Woolworth Building in 1977 and Chicago’s Amoco Building in 1988, positioned WJE as a leader in the field. To safeguard the public from deteriorating structures, WJE helped develop the nation’s first facade ordinance for the City of Chicago.
As a building owner or manager, you need a firm that fully understands the problems you face. A seemingly small problem that isn’t addressed properly the first time can end up causing more problems for your building and your budget. Our professionals take a holistic approach and a comprehension of materials and systems to fully evaluate each problem. Understanding the importance of hands-on investigation, we developed industrial rope access techniques to evaluate areas of your building that others can’t reach. We also use state-of-the-art testing equipment to help diagnose facade problems and provide solutions. No firm is better equipped to understand your structure’s existing conditions.
Facade inspections
Water entry and condensation studies
Structural component assessments
Capital reserve/due diligence surveys |
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Repair, rehabilitation, and recladding design
Peer review and commissioning of new designs
Construction observation and troubleshooting |
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For information on municipal facade ordinances, visit facadeordinance.com.
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