RMS BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
We are Roofing and Waterproofing Consultants, and we are here for you! Looking after your best
interest when you must face the challenges of maintaining or renovating your building exterior.
We advocate for you and your organization during your roofing and waterproofing projects and
maintenance, being your expert eyes in making sure you get the right solution for your building,
within your budget, from assessment to completion.
Maintaining the watertight integrity of your roofs , your walls, your windows and your parking garages is one of the most critical function and responsibility of your organization. Your Peace of Mind is why we are here, to manage for you the complex and intricate process of maintaining and renovating the exterior of your buildings in a personal and professional manner.
With over 30 years of experience in South Florida and abroad in how to successfully manage the challenges of addressing the problems of an aging infrastructure, we bring to the table a vast amount of knowledge in problem solving processes, market intelligence, material options, and codes and approvals.
We complement our recommendations with the most accurate inspection data supported by the latest technology in moisture detection, videography and satellite imaging.
Why should you hire a Consultant and not just a contractor?
YOUR BUIDLING EXTERIOR IS A COMPLEX SYSTEM OF MATERIALS THAT MUST BE COMPATIBLE AND WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP THE WATER OUT.
There are dozens of roofing and waterproofing contractors competing with each other. Often, you will get conflicting information based on their areas of specialty making it difficult to make a sound decision.
If you think about the desired outcomes of the maintenance and renovation process of the exterior of your building, you want to solve a problem with a quality solution, do it in a timely fashion by paying a fair price. Easier said than done.
If you solicit quotes from three different contractors, chances are, you will get three different options, where the only two things you can compare will be the price and the length of the warranty. That is a very dangerous and risky position to be in, when you are facing the decision of the investment of thousands of dollars. This equation gets more complicated if your building needs both, roofing and waterproofing as most contractors specialize in only one of the two disciplines.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS
As an experienced consulting firm, we will provide you with an independent analysis based on the condition of your building, considering your budget, and creating a competitive process with your best interest in mind.
We would find the right solution for you and your building, we will create a detailed specification, manage the bidding process and you will have the option to selected from a group of best in class, pre-qualified contractors.
Having all the necessary documents in place is critical to the execution of the project. We will assist you manage this phase that includes submittals, permit applications, progress schedules, safety plans, etc. so that your time and attention is not taken away from your core business.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Managing the Pre-Construction process is another critical aspect that requires expert attention. What starts right has a far greater chance to end right. Setting the bar ahead of time for all the different components that interact and contribute to a successful project will allow for a smooth flow of the work.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Quality Assurance process is what holds everything together even before the actual work starts. As your eyes on the project, we make sure that site safety, security, logistics, material handling, construction debris disposal, environmental impact, impact to the day to day operations, impact to the occupants, odor control, noise control, execution pace, special details, emergency procedures, unforeseen condition resolution and any other condition is met as established in the contract documents and the Pre-construction phase. We deliver this through periodic Quality Assurance Inspections and Progress Meetings with your representative and a representative of the selected contractor.
CLOSE OUT
We will also assist you in the Close Out process. Making sure that you receive every pertinent document related to your roofing and waterproofing project. Copies of all the Quality Assurance Inspections, Manufacturer’s Warranties, Contractor’s Warranties, Closed Permit, Maintenance Manuals, etc. Having this documentation will provide not only continuity in case of staff turnaround but is a great resource to have in case of an insurance claim.
ESTABLISHING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Your exterior building assets will require preventive maintenance. You can increase the service life of your roofing and waterproofing assets by more than 70% with preventive maintenance at a fraction of the cost of replacement. We will help you determine and establish a preventive maintenance programs that will result in the most efficient and effective way to extend the service life of your assets while minimizing the life cycle cost.
Every warranty requires preventive maintenance and documentation to avoid their cancellation. We will establish an inspection program that fits your needs and helps you keep your warranty valid. Having a systemic preventive maintenance program will also help you negotiate better insurance premium rates.
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM US AS YOUR ROOFING & WATERPROOFING CONSULTANT?
- Makes our recommendation as if it was our own building
- We use the latest technology to evaluate the condition of your building
- We recommend system options from reputable manufacturers that best suit the solution
- We see your building in a holistic way so that the recommendations work as a system
- We orchestrate and obtains the necessary testing to obtain a permit.
- We create the technical and bidding documents so you can compare “Apples to Apples”
- We invite to bid only best in class roofing and waterproofing contractors
- We manage and conduct the pre-bid process
- We manage and conduct the pre-construction Process
- We provide the necessary Quality Assurance Inspections for your project
- We schedule and manage progress meetings to keep the project on track.
- We review and approve payment requests from the contractors
- We make sure that all closeout documents are delivered and permit gets closed.
- We establish and conduct annual inspections for your preventive maintenance program
Who we are:
RMS Building Envelope Consultants is a team committed to excellence with a goal of preserving the life of your building assets with over 30 years of experience
How we do it:
Being our word. We operate from the promise of integrity. Doing what we say we are going to do, on time, whole and complete.
