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Lerch Bates is the trusted leader in Building Science Consulting. Our comprehensive approach to building performance and sustainability ensures that your facility operates at peak efficiency, comfort and safety. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions, our Building Insight helps you achieve Total Building Performance in line with the latest standards and regulations.

  • Expertise and Innovation
    • With decades of experience, Lerch Bates leads the industry in building science solutions. Our team of experts uses the latest technology and innovative practices to deliver exceptional results.

 

  • Customized Solutions
    • We recognize that every building is unique. Our customized approach ensures that our solutions meet the specific needs and challenges of your facility.

 

  • Commitment to Sustainability
    • Sustainability is at the core of our services. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your sustainability goals while enhancing the performance and comfort of your building.

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Building Enclosure Consulting

Our experts provide comprehensive building enclosure consulting to enhance the performance and durability of your building’s exterior. Our services include:

  • Design and Consultation: Optimizing building envelope design for energy efficiency and durability for water, air, thermal and vapor barriers.
  • Commissioning: Guiding clients for Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) support to meet local jurisdictional requirements or LEED® standards.
  • Waterproofing: Implementing strategies to prevent water intrusion and damage.
  • Thermal Performance: Improving insulation strategies and reducing thermal bridging to enhance energy efficiency.
  • Air Barrier Testing: Identifying air barrier boundaries to control the movement of air through the building enclosure, verified by construction observations and whole-building air leakage testing.
  • Window Testing: Assess the performance of windows for air and water infiltration, structural integrity and thermal performance.
  • Water Vapor Control: Preventing condensation within the roof and wall assemblies.
  • Onsite QA Observations: Providing real-time inspections and monitoring to ensure construction quality and compliance with project specifications.
  • Bird Control & Safety: Implementing strategies to protect wildlife and prevent bird-related damage to buildings.
  • Property Condition Assessments: Evaluate the condition of properties to identify maintenance needs and potential issues.
  • Structural Assessments & Engineering: Analyze and design structural systems to ensure the safety and stability of buildings.

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Facade Services

Ensuring the integrity of your building is paramount. Our facade services include:

  • Facade and Facade Access Design: Providing innovative design solutions that pair functionality with aesthetics.
  • Facade Access Evaluations: Assessing and retrofitting new and existing buildings to meet standards, maintain integrity and improve safety.
  • Facade Engineering: Enhancing the performance and aesthetics of building facades through expert engineering.

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Sustainable Building Solutions

Lerch Bates is committed to sustainability. Our sustainable building solutions focus on:

  • Energy Audits: Conducting comprehensive energy audits to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
  • Green Building Certifications: Guiding you through the process of achieving certifications such as LEED, WELL, and BREEAM.
  • Renewable Energy Integration: Incorporating solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources into your building’s design.

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Indoor Environmental Quality

Creating a healthy and comfortable indoor environment is crucial. Our indoor environmental quality services include:

  • Air Quality Testing: Assessing and improving indoor air quality to ensure a healthy environment.
  • Moisture Management: Implementing strategies to prevent water intrusion and manage moisture.
  • Thermal Performance: Improving insulation and reducing thermal bridging to enhance energy efficiency.

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Building Performance Monitoring

Continuous monitoring ensures your building operates efficiently. Our building performance monitoring services offer:

  • Data Analytics: Utilizing advanced analytics to monitor and optimize building performance.
  • Predictive Maintenance: Implementing predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend the life of building systems.
  • Remote Monitoring: Providing 24/7 monitoring services to ensure optimal building performance.

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Forensic Engineering + Investigations

Industry-respected forensic investigations with timely, precise and complete results.

  • Property Loss: Analyzing pre and post-loss risk, damage and property claims resulting from natural or human-made events.
  • Expert Witness: Construction defect disputes, property loss and litigation defense, and building system failure expert testimony services.

Contact Lerch Bates for Building Science Services

Ready to enhance your building’s performance and sustainability? Contact us today to learn how Lerch Bates can help you achieve your building science goals.

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