Aquatech Consultancy
Founded in 1997, Aquatech Consultancy, Inc. is a building envelope consulting firm providing comprehensive services across consulting, design, quality assurance, and construction support, with additional expertise in forensic investigation. We specialize in the systems that define and protect the built environment, including walls, roofs, foundations, windows, and doors.
At Aquatech, we deliver independent, expert guidance throughout the full building lifecycle, with a focus on building envelope consulting, quality assurance, and performance testing. Our services include consulting and peer review throughout all stages of a project, from initial planning through construction, with early engagement playing a critical role in reducing risk and optimizing performance, along with field testing and diagnostics, and comprehensive QA/QC through site observations, third-party warranty inspections, and certified AAMA and FGIA field testing. We support both new construction and complex reconstruction with practical, experience-driven insight and provide construction project management to safeguard quality, performance, and timelines. Forensic investigation, cost analysis, and expert testimony are also available when needed to diagnose and resolve building envelope failures.
Building envelope design
We partner with architects, developers and building owners to ensure the integrity of building enclosures. From concept to completion, we provide expert guidance on design, materials and building envelope performance, ensuring long-lasting and efficient structures.
We provide comprehensive support to architectural clients in designing and selecting appropriate elements for their building enclosures. Our team's diverse backgrounds — encompassing contractors, architects and engineers — enable us to collaborate effectively with design and construction teams, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique requirements of each project.
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Building scienc
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Our building science services assist clients with architectural backgrounds and forensic investigations in evaluating the performance of building envelope elements, such as walls and roofs, in their environmental contexts. We assess condensation issues in existing structures and predict potential problems in new designs. Leveraging our team's extensive experience and software tools like WUFI, we analyze the physical properties of various envelope assemblies to evaluate their behavior.
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Inspections and assessments
We evaluate existing leaks and construction defects by reviewing historical information on projects and conducting field tests to recreate the alleged problems. If necessary, we deconstruct the building elements to identify and isolate their root cause. Our inspections follow industry standards such as AAMA 511 for forensic water testing of fenestration, ASTM E 2128 for evaluating water leaks in walls and ASTM D 7877 for the integrity of roofing and waterproofing membranes, ensuring our findings are reliable and can be replicated by other investigators. Based on our assessments, we provide repair recommendations when requested.
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Project managem
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Our project management services provide coordination of construction activities, helping projects stay on track and within budget. We manage the project’s lifecycle from planning through completion, overseeing teams, resources and timelines to achieve optimal results. With a focus on building enclosures, we work closely with contractors and designers to resolve challenges and deliver projects that align with the owner’s goals.
