The exterior building envelope is susceptible to extreme variations in temperature cycles throughout the year. As the building ages preventative maintenance is necessary in order to avoid air and water infiltration.

There are many factors that are important to consider when contemplating a construction project to ensure it is completed successfully. Techcon Building Services Inc has been successful helping building owners save money while ensuring that a high standard system is installed by a quality group of contractors. During the design stage we always consider different options including the “Life Cycle” of the proposed system with relation to the “Return on Investment”.

Too many times a contractor writes a "Scope of Work" calling for replacement when it is not necessary. Often they use cheaper materials or lack adequate installation qualifications to complete the work as required. Techcon Building Services represents the owner and works on behalf of the owner in order to ensure:

Services- Inspect the entire building envelope and recommend the most sensible course of action-Repair-Restore-Replace.

-Upon completion of the evaluation a recommendation and budget will be provided with a written report accompanied by digital photos. Sometimes Infrared Examinations can also be valuable especially when the “envelope” has not reached its decline stage.

Systems- Design the specification to ensure the system to be installed is adequate for each and every building.

-Tender the project to qualified licensed contractors to ensure the best possible installation is completed for the best possible price.

Solutions- Supervise the project as it is being installed to be sure that all the products and procedures are followed as outlined in the detailed specification.

-Upon completion of the project a final report will confirm that all details have met the necessary standards as set out by the specification.

Most owners/employees are either too busy or unqualified to follow these projects and it is not worth allowing the contractor the freedom to complete it as they so choose. Our qualified team of professionals will work with the building owner in order to avoid unnecessary expenditures and to ensure the projects are completed successfully.

Regards,

Ian Alexander/Technical Building Envelope Specialist