CASE STUDIES
West Ashley High School: Roof Replacement
Richmond International Airport: Concourse B Window Assessment
5 New Energy Positive Schools
CMS Region 6 Pavement Assessments
CMS Region 5 Pavement Assessments
Mcadenville Elementary School: Pavement Improvements
MYR Terminal B Roof Replacement
CCSD: Comprehensive Facility Condition Assessments
DEC Aviation Center Roof Replacement
Vidant Medical Center: West Tower + NICU
Cone Health: Hospital Roof Condition Assessment
Lexington Medical Center: Tower Expansion
Duke University: Student Wellness Center BECx
WTCC: RTP Campus Building 1 BECx
BCS: Hurricane Florence Roof Assessment
Spectrum Center Terrace Waterproofing
Jonas Federal Courthouse
UNCC: Chancellor’s Residence Bissell House Roof Replacement
BCS: EPCI Enclosure Special Inspections BECx
Berkeley County: Detention Center Roof Replacement
Factory Hurricane Maria Damage Assessment
Roof Replacements at U.S. Embassies
Hotel Bennett Charleston
Villa Madeline
Arlington National Cemetery
West Ashley High School: Roof Replacement
ROOF REPLACEMENT CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS: WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL LOCATION: CHARLESTON, SC REI provided Design Services, Contract Documents, and Construction Administration Services on this project at West Ashley High School. Our team provided comprehensive drawings in AutoCAD and technical specifications for the removal of existing roof systems on Buildings 130, 131 and 132. REI provided […]
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ENERGY POSITIVE ROOFING SYSTEM HORRY COUNTY SCHOOLS LOCATION: MYRTLE BEACH, NC REI Engineers was hired by SfL+a Architects to specify a roofing system for 5 new Horry County Schools, constructed to achieve elements of Net Zero Energy Buildings design/certification. REI provided engineered designs for all materials waterproofing the roof, including, but not limited to: general […]
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PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS: REGION 6 LOCATION: CHARLOTTE, NC REI provided engineering evaluation services for twenty-eight (28) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (elementary, middle, high schools) and related educational + support facilities within Region 6. Services included: uniform site plan development for each location database entry condition reporting 5-year capital plan property maintenance quantity take of, used for repair […]
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PAVEMENT ASSESSMENT CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS: REGION 5 LOCATION: CHARLOTTE, NC REI provided engineering evaluation services for twenty-eight (28) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (elementary, middle, high schools) and related educational + support facilities within Region 6. Services included: uniform site plan development for each location database entry condition reporting 5-year capital plan property maintenance quantity take of, used for repair […]
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PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS MCADENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATION: MCADENVILLE, NC REI provided contract documents + construction administration for the replacement of the existing pavement systems. REI performed asphalt cores according to ASTM D6951 to determine the suitability of the current asphalt pavement + any underlying substrate. The current system in the drive lanes was undersized for the […]
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Condition Assessments CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCATION: CHARLESTON, SC REI Engineers, through Heery International, was selected to provide comprehensive facility assessments to the Charleston County School District in Charleston, South Carolina. REI technical professionals visited each school facility to locate, quantify and condition code the exterior envelope systems utilizing random sampling techniques. This data was […]
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ROOF ASSESSMENTS BRUNSWICK COUNTY SCHOOLS: HURRICANE FLORENCE LOCATION: BOLIVA, NC REI conducted site visits to review the condition of the roof systems after Hurricane Florence, to determine the need for remediation or replacement for multiple schools + support facilities. The site visits resulted in a summarized report, sealed by a NC Licensed Professional Engineer) outlining […]
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BECx DUKE UNIVERSITY: STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION: DURHAM, NC REI was hired by Gilbane Building Company to provide design review services during the design phase to confirm that the building envelope design met the Owner’s project requirements and the basis of design, as well as to verify functionality, constructibility and that all materials specified were […]
View moreWTCC: RTP Campus Building 1 BECx
BECX WTCC: RTP CAMPUS BUILDING NO. 1 LOCATION: MOORISVILLE, NC REI was hired to provide Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) on campus for Hanson, Inc., who was commissioning the MEP systems for this new building on WTCC’s new RTP campus. This 3-story facility, with a partial lower tower serving the main mechanical and electrical rooms, along […]
View moreUNCC: Chancellor’s Residence Bissell House Roof Replacement
ROOF REPLACEMENT UNCC: CHANCELLOR'S RESIDENCE BISSELL HOUSE LOCATION: Charlotte, NC REI provided Contract Documents + Construction Administration for this roof replacement project. The roof areas included 3 low slope roof areas and also included was the removal of existing cast stone balustrade system and replacement with fiberglass balustrade system. Construction monitoring was performed periodically and […]
View moreVidant Medical Center: West Tower + NICU
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ADMIN VIDANT MEDICAL CENTER: WEST TOWER + NICU LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC REI provided Contract Documents + Construction Administration for the removal of the existing roofing system to the structural deck. A temporary roof was installed in cold adhesive. Installed light-weight insulating concrete to R25. Installed FiberTite 50 mil XT membrane fully adhered. […]
View moreCone Health: Hospital Roof Condition Assessment
hospital roof condition assessment CONE HEALTH LOCATION: GREENSBORO, NC REI conducted site visits to review the condition of the roof to determine the need for remediation. Our team took digital photographs to highlight areas of concern + illustrate discrepancies due to age, application, design or material performance. Each roof sector was rated, using a scale […]
View moreLexington Medical Center: Tower Expansion
TOWER EXPANSION 550,000 SF LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER LOCATION: COLUMBIA, SC REI provided a survey to determine if moisture was present within the existing roof system, utilizing a Flir ThermaCam B1 infrared camera to identify areas with significant heat differentials, or anomalies can be caused by wet insulation. The IR camera readings were confirmed with a […]
View moreRichmond International Airport: Concourse B Window Assessment
WINDOW ASSESSMENT RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: CONCOURSE B LOCATION: RICHMOND, VA This Concourse’s exterior walls are comprised of brick veneer, insulated metal wall panels + storefront-style windows. It has been reported that a significant number of the glass units have been replaced because the units have “fogged” over, most likely due to the failure of the […]
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ROOF REPLACEMENT MYRTLE BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: TERMINAL B LOCATION: MYRTLE BEACH, SC REI provided the design for the roof replacement of Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). The scope of work included removal of the existing roof system, replacement of all wet insulation and provided a new roof system, along with sheet metal flashing + accessories to […]
View moreDEC Aviation Center Roof Replacement
ROOF REPLACEMENT DEC AVIATION CENTER LOCATION: CHARLOTTE, NC This facility houses Duke Energy’s aircraft + is located on the tarmac of Charlotte-Douglass International Airport. The owner was experiencing recurring leaks at various locations throughout the facility. REI investigated and determined the root cause. Due to the critical nature of the hanger, the existing metal roof […]
View moreRoof Replacements at U.S. Embassies
Roof replacement U.S. EMBASSIES LOCATION: WORLDWIDE REI was hired by Hollingsworth Pack to support provide construction monitoring services/on-site quality assurance for multiple roof replacement + in some cases, facade renovation projects for the US Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) facilities, including: Roof replacement on the Chief of Mission Residence, at the […]
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CONDITIONAL ASSESSMENT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC Hentz Engineering (a REI Engineers company) was hired by Waller, Toff & Sadler Architects, Inc. as Building Envelope Engineer for renovations to the Administration Building (built 1976) Renovations of this national landmark. The overall aim of this project was to update, repair + refurbish this facility while […]
View moreBCS: EPCI Enclosure Special Inspections BECx
SPECIAL INSPECTIONS BECx BCS: EPCI ENCLOSURE LOCATION: DURHAM, NC REI Engineers conducted on-site construction observation + documentation of exterior masonry walls, curtain wall systems, storefront systems, and metal panels to verify work complied with applicable project documents (plans + specifications, material manufacturer’s requirements, materials list, etc.). Daily reports were prepared + submitted. BACK TO ALL […]
View moreFactory Hurricane Maria Damage Assessment
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT FMG: FACTORY HURRICANE MARIA LOCATION: HUMACAO, PUERTO RICO REI Engineers was hired by Factory Mutual Insurance Company representatives to determine the condition of the roof after extensive leaking + patching from roof top equipment impacts and if those damages justified a roof replacement. Findings of the condition assessment resulted in REI providing 2 […]
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BELOW-GRADE WATERPROOFING HOTEL BENNETT CHARLESTON LOCATION: DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON REI Engineers was hired by Library Associates, LLC to provide full-time monitoring + quality assurance observations of below-grade waterproofing for The Hotel Bennett, located in the heart of downtown Charleston at Marion Square. The areas of waterproofing included the below-grade capping beam, below grade vertical + horizontal […]
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ROOF ASSESSMENT VILLA MADELEINE: HURRICANE MARIA LOCATION: 43 RESIDENTIAL VILLAS | ST. CROIX, USVI REI/CSE conducted site visits to determine the overall condition of the roof systems after Hurricane Maria, to determine the need for remediation or replacement for forty-three (43) individual, residential villas located on St. Croix, USVI. Four (4) primary roof areas on […]
View moreSC Dept. of Natural Resources: Fort Johnson Roof Replacements
ROOF REPLACEMENTS SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: FORT JOHNSON LOCATION: CHARLESTON, SC REI Engineers was contracted by the Department of Natural Resources to evaluate and design a roof replacement for three structures at their Fort Johnson facility. The project involved replacing a 5V metal roof panel with shingles on a single-story residential style house, replacing […]
View moreSpectrum Center Terrace Waterproofing
TERRACE WATERPROOFING SPECTRUM CENTER LOCATION: CHARLOTTE, NC REI provided the following scope of work for construction: removal of existing concrete topping slab, insulation + waterproofing membrane down to the existing structural concrete deck, and proper preparation of the concrete deck substrate and prime concrete deck. Torch apply two-ply SBS modified bitumen waterproofing membrane along with flashings […]
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ROOF + EXTERIOR WALL RESTORATION JONAS FEDERAL COURTHOUSE LOCATION: UPTOWN CHARLOTTE REI provided an evaluation and recommendations for the roof and exteriorwalls above roof level at this facility. The City contracted REI to complete Contract Documents and Construction Administration for the recommended scope of work. REI worked closely on the design with the City and […]
View moreBerkeley County: Detention Center Roof Replacement
ROOF REPLACEMENT BERKELEY COUNTY: DETENTION CENTER LOCATION: MONKS CORNER, SC REI Engineers via an ongoing relationship with Berkeley County, SC was asked to provide a roof assessment, roof replacement design, contract documents + administration, for the replacement of the existing 25-year-old modified bitumen roof system, replacement of a failed TPO membrane, and repair + coating […]
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