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As part of a team of consultants, WJE was responsible for the design of the exterior envelope restoration, including repointing of masonry mortar joints; brick and terra cotta repairs and replacement; evaluation and replacement of severely corroded steel; repair of cracked and spalled limestone and granite facade elements; new Juliet balcony railing anchorage and waterproofing; and replacement of the main roof, which included a split slab waterproofing design to accommodate lowering the structural slab for a new rooftop lounge. WJE also provided construction period services for the repair work to ensure that the level of workmanship in the field was consistent with the design intent conveyed in the contract documents as well as on-site engineering services to respond to unanticipated conditions.

In 2017, WJE performed a periodic facade ordinance inspection per Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code Section PM-315, Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenance of Buildings. As part of the survey, WJE’s Difficult Access Team (DAT) was utilized, which specializes in the use of industrial rope access techniques, to perform a close-range inspection of a representative sample of the facade.