Building Lifecycle — Where Do You Need ACE?
Every building has a lifecycle, and envelope challenges shift at each stage. ACE provides the right expertise at the right time — from preventing failures during design to resolving them decades later. The earlier you engage us, the more cost-effective the outcome, but we deliver value at every stage.
Design & Preconstruction
Peer review, specification development, thermal analysis
Construction
Administration, QA, testing, mock-up evaluation
Occupancy & Operations
Warranty inspections, condition assessment, capital planning
Investigation & Repair
Forensic analysis, litigation support, remediation design
All Project Types
Select the engagement type that matches your current need. Each project type page details our approach, methodology, deliverables, and how to get started. Not sure which fits? Call us at (866) 389-8883 — we'll help you figure out the right scope in minutes.
New Construction Envelope Design
Getting it right the first time — proactive envelope design, specification development, peer review, and FGIA/AAMA-accredited testing that prevents costly failures before they begin.
Forensic Investigation Projects
Independent, accredited, and technically rigorous investigation that identifies root causes with defensible evidence — not assumptions or guesswork.
Remedial & Repair Projects
Permanent solutions informed by forensic knowledge — not temporary patches that fail again. Root-cause-informed repair design with post-repair verification testing.
Peer Review & Value Engineering
Independent expert review that catches design vulnerabilities and optimizes specifications before construction begins — the most cost-effective risk management investment.
Warranty & Closeout Inspections
Protecting your investment before warranty expiration — independent evaluation that documents conditions while contractor and manufacturer coverage still applies.
Construction Defect Litigation Support
Expert-level forensic documentation, accredited testing, and clear technical communication that supports construction defect claims through depositions, mediations, and trial.
Capital Improvement Planning
Data-driven envelope lifecycle assessment with prioritized recommendations, cost projections, and phased strategies that align with your budget cycle.
Due Diligence & Pre-Purchase
Independent building envelope evaluation before acquisition — identifying hidden conditions, quantifying repair costs, and informing purchase negotiations with technical evidence.
Not Sure What You Need?
Many clients come to ACE knowing they have a building envelope problem but unsure which engagement type applies. That's perfectly fine — it's actually how most of our projects begin. Call us at (866) 389-8883 or schedule a consultation online, describe what you're experiencing, and our team will recommend the right scope of work. There's no cost for an initial conversation, and we'll never recommend services you don't need.