Services

Building Enclosure

Addressing building enclosure issues and design nationwide, from roofs to façades and below-grade waterproofing, Marx|Okubo is a full-service consultancy that solves for and brings value to projects of all types: new construction, existing buildings’ condition assessments, renovations, and restorations, as well as real estate transactions, post-occupancy analysis, and more.

Working across all property and project types—with owners, developers, architects, and capital partners—Marx|Okubo’s team and resources provide impartial, detailed and thorough reviews of your proposed or existing building enclosure projects to ensure the highest level of quality and performance for longevity. With services encompassing peer review and technical design to investigations/forensics, our project roles range from being third-party outside observers to serving as integrated design team members.

Thorough reviews and solutions to ensure the highest quality and performance for longevity.

Our approach to building enclosure stems from a unique perspective and combination: Our individual team members have deep experience on the design side of building enclosures, while our company as a collective has a long history and focus on risk analysis and quality control.

The firm’s multidisciplinary, regional teams are made up of proactive problem-solvers who understand what’s needed from the start to deliver a successful project—working not only with designers, but also with construction staff. With vast experience in pre-construction, construction and post-occupancy projects, we provide condition assessments, forensic reviews, and repair services, among many others. Our specialty group is comprised many building enclosure experts and consists entirely of architects, engineers, contractors, and other industry professionals.

Key building enclosure services:

• Enclosure design consulting
• Construction document review
• Construction monitoring
• Thermal and energy performance analysis
• Façade repair & maintenance review
• Water intrusion review & analysis
• Construction documents for enclosure repairs
• Litigation support & expert witness services

Design professional services in New York are provided through Marx|Okubo Architecture and Engineering, P.C.