Ben Engineering provides Building Science services,
conducted by a licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
who specializes in this type of work. We help building owners and
management companies solving of various problems that might
effect buildings condition in a short or long term.
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Structural deficiency inspection - allows the building owners and the property management companies
solving current structural problems, developing a long term maintenance programs, and estimating
budget fund reserve required to implement future repairs and major building maintenance programs. We will
issue a comprehensive report that highlights and identifies repairs or rehabilitation needed in order to keep the building in good
structural condition.
The service is provided for any building usage including residential, commercial, industrial, or public.
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Roof and waterproofing comprehensive inspection, including investigation of the current
condition of the roof assembly, issue a professional comprehensive report that documents and lists the
findings, recommendations, and cost estimates for repair or replacement.
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Infrared imaging -
inspection and thermal mapping using state-of-the-art thermograph equipment of the structure of specific elements for
identification of hidden defects and the root of the problems in order to achieve more accurate solutions with lower repair
costs.
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Building Envelope inspection:
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Exterior walls inspection, including identifying problems as moisture and water
penetration, inadequate heat insulation, noise insulation, safety and stability of brick veneer or the cladding.
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Exterior windows inspection, including heat loss, noise insulation, air
tightness, security, durability and strength.
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Building Envelope Investigation
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Maintenance Planning
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Sealant and Caulking Assessment
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Exterior windows
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Underground parking inspection and other areas in the building, which are below
ground level. The service is divided into several phases, which include a comprehensive condition survey of the exposed
elements and components, an evaluation of the required repairs or rehabilitation, development and design of the repair method including
specifications, project management and final inspection with reporting.
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Noise and acoustics - problems that interfere residential or office buildings occupants, such as
noise transfer between suites or between mechanical room and suites. We will perform a comprehensive investigation to
locate the noise source, the building deficiencies that enable the noise transfer and suggest remedies and solutions
to mitigate the problem.
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