ENCLOSURE TESTING BUILDING ENCLOSURE CIVIL COMMISSIONING COMPLIANCE AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT CONTROLS AND INTEGRATION ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FIRE PROTECTION GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) MECHANICAL PLUMBING STRUCTURAL SUSTAINABILITY TECHNOLOGY + EQUIPMENT PLANNING TRANSPORTATION
The most direct approach to verify the performance of installed enclosure systems is to perform field testing. SSR is highly experienced in performing a wide variety of air and water leakage and adhesion testing. In addition to detailed understanding of test methods and procedures, effective testing also requires a comprehensive understanding of systems and materials to effectively diagnose and evaluate results. SSR performs the following testing and consulting: • Pressurized water testing • Quantitative air leakage testing • Qualitative air leakage testing • Adhesion testing • Infrared surveys for entrapped roof moisture • Electronic leak detection • Electrical impedence testing • Building artightness testing
ENCLOSURE TESTING The 12-story, 1,023-bed, $95 million University of Iowa dormitory was completed in the summer of 2017 and opened to students for the 2017-18 academic year. SSR provided building enclosure commissioning, enclosure testing, and roof consulting services.
ELIZABETH CATLETT RESIDENCE HALL
On both the building and a performance mock up, SSR performed air and water leakage, and adhesion testing. On short notice following a high wind weather event, SSR performed an infrared survey of the roof to immediately asses the extent of storm damage during construction. The survey and results were used to assist the team in identifying appropriate repair and replacement procedures for installed roofing.
IOWA CITY, IA The 85,858 SF Explore! Community School is a K-8 charter school with 36 classrooms, art, science/music rooms, small group rooms, a dining room, library/office space, and ample art display space. SSR was hired to provide enclosure testing services prior to the school opening for the 2019-2020 school year. Our team’s scope of work included provided water leakage testing (before and after cladding was installed) and an infrared roof survey.
EXPLORE! COMMUNITY SCHOOL NASHVILLE, TN
JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ST. PETERSBURG, FL
The Johns Hopkins All Children’s Research and Education Building, opened in 2018, creates more opportunities for physicians, nurses, and scientists to accomplish pioneering research into pediatric health and disease. The 230,000 SF building has ample space to train clinicians to deliver predictive, preventive, and precise care for the 21st century. The building includes a 250-seat auditorium, research offices and lab space, a simulation center, and a biorepository. SSR performed water leakage testing on the seven-story building utilizing both a uniform static and dynamic air pressure differential. Tested systems included field assembled curtain wall at punched openings, unitized curtain wall, and the transition to adjacent metal panel systems and flashing.