...dedicated to the sciencethat unites aesthetic purity, structural integrity and functionality...715.848.8677Photo Courtesy of City of ChicagoO’Hare Airport, Chicago, IllinoisGuthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MinnesotaForensic ServicesW.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc., an independent, exterior-wall design expert, understands the nuances in exterior wall construction that make the difference between performance success and failure. With over a decade of experience, W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc. has the knowledge and expertise to:1)Analyze and diagnose the root of the problem2)Design and customize a long-term solution 3)Facilitate onsite construction by collaborating with the best contractors in the industry WJHH&A identifies the core of the problem and offers the most economical solutions for long-term success.Building owners receive unbiased reports. As an independent consultant free of manufacturer and contractor affiliations, WJH&A remains impartial when examining the wall. All recommendations are made in the owner’s best interest. Field Investigation and Analysis. Not all buildings are built in conformance with the contract documents. WJH&A conducts thorough onsite investigations and comprehensive analysis to find the source of the problem. It is WJH&A’s goal to eliminate and correct the problem creating long-term, maintenance free solutions.By examining the dynamics of climate, construction methods, materials and the integration of each component with the next, WJH&A develops customized solutions that:•Work within the framework of the existing building•Incorporates the latest technology and code requirements•Provides the most cost effective and functional resolution for the owner To every exterior wall failure, there is an answer. WJH&A knows where to look to achieve optimum results.Construction Consultation. Based on the custom-designed solution, WJH&A recommends and supervises sub-contractors with outstanding reputations in their area of specialty. Working closely with the owner, manager and contractor, WJH&A develops schedules that have minimal disruption to existing tenants while maximizing the renovation budgets. All repairs are field tested to ensure the modified wall components and materials function as designed. WJH&A’s attention to detail in the investigative, design and construction phase of each renovation project produces results that last for the life of the building. Working independently for the owner ensures the best results at the best price. And as always, we are focused on confidentiality.W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc. – attention to detail at its best.
...dedicated to the science
that unites aesthetic purity,
structural integrity and
functionality...
715.848.8677
Photo Courtesy of City of Chicago
O’Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois
Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Forensic Services
W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc., an independent, exterior-wall design expert, understands the
nuances in exterior wall construction that make the difference between performance success and
failure.
With over a decade of experience, W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc. has the knowledge and expertise
to:
1)
Analyze and diagnose the root of the problem
2)
Design and customize a long-term solution
3)
Facilitate onsite construction by collaborating with the best contractors in the industry
WJHH&A identifies the core of the problem and offers the most economical solutions for long-term
success.
Building owners receive unbiased reports. As an independent consultant free of manufacturer
and contractor affiliations, WJH&A remains impartial when examining the wall. All recommendations
are made in the owner’s best interest.
Field Investigation and Analysis. Not all buildings are built in conformance with the contract
documents. WJH&A conducts thorough onsite investigations and comprehensive analysis to find the
source of the problem. It is WJH&A’s goal to eliminate and correct the problem creating long-term,
maintenance free solutions.
By examining the dynamics of climate, construction methods, materials and the integration of each
component with the next, WJH&A develops customized solutions that:
•
Work within the framework of the existing building
•
Incorporates the latest technology and code requirements
•
Provides the most cost effective and functional resolution for the owner
To every exterior wall failure, there is an answer. WJH&A knows where to look to achieve optimum
results.
Construction Consultation. Based on the custom-designed solution, WJH&A recommends and
supervises sub-contractors with outstanding reputations in their area of specialty. Working closely with
the owner, manager and contractor, WJH&A develops schedules that have minimal disruption to
existing tenants while maximizing the renovation budgets. All repairs are field tested to ensure the
modified wall components and materials function as designed.
WJH&A’s attention to detail in the investigative, design and construction phase of each renovation
project produces results that last for the life of the building. Working independently for the owner
ensures the best results at the best price. And as always, we are focused on confidentiality.
W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc. – attention to detail at its best.