Architect & Engineer Construction Administrator (Construction Support)
At KE | AD, we specialize in providing comprehensive architectural and engineering construction administration support services. Our team of professionals include licensed architects and engineers as well as individuals that have general contracting backgrounds. This team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the construction process.
Our proactive approach identifies and addresses potential issues before they escalate, mitigating risks and creating a smoother construction or repair process. We implement robust quality control and assurance measures, offering regular inspections to confirm that construction activities align with project specifications, design requirements and code regulations. We prioritize clear communication, responsiveness, and client satisfaction, building long-lasting partnerships based on trust and reliability.
Our team will support our clients through all phases of their project from initial investigation to final completion certifications:
- Investigative, Testing and Reporting: Our foundation is in root cause failure analysis and forensic investigations. Our targeted investigations include document review, system performance testing, commissioning review, data logging, and ASTM testing. Diagnosing issues with advanced troubleshooting knowledge and tools is our specialty.
- Scope of Repair Documents: We develop SOR documents with recommendations for remediation, material, and application protocol.
- Construction Documents (CD): We can create, review or manage other CD's, depending on when we enter the project. Our thorough review process ensures accuracy and compliance with design intent, codes, and regulations, minimizing the risk of errors during the construction phase. Our background of failure analysis and construction defect investigation assists in identifying potential issues before they are implemented in the construction.
- Bidding and Negotiation: We coordinate the bidding of work with qualified General Contractors and subcontractors. We assist the client in the process of finalizing negotiations concerning the cost of work and scope of work.
- Construction Contract: We support the client’s legal counsel or management in drafting of the Contract for Construction between the Owner and the Contractor. We utilize the AIA contract templates to stay true to industry standards.
- Construction Contract Administration (CCA): Our team facilitates proactive and detailed communication and coordination between contractors, architects, and engineers, thus fostering a collaborative environment that enhances project efficiency. Our team conducts regular field reviews to ensure quality of work and document deficiencies. Our experienced team will take the time to work with the contractor to assist in training the crew members and supervisors to minimize repeat quality issues and provide value to all parties.
About Us
Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, architects, construction administrators and technicians sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
Experts and Associates
Rudy has over 25 years of Architecture, Construction, and Building Enclosure design experience. He is NCARB certified, and a licensed Architect in Washington, Oregon, and California. Rudy has a bachelor’s of Architecture from University of California- Berkley as well as his Masters of Architecture from the University of Washington.
Angelo is a Senior Construction Administrator. He has 30 years of experience in a variety of construction management roles. Angelo’s expertise includes project management, construction management, contracts, quality assurance, procurement, risk analysis and project estimation.
Brad is a well-rounded mechanical engineer, focusing his efforts in the areas of plumbing and HVAC system and forensics. Brad’s experience includes failure analysis, process engineering, corrosion engineering, product design, scope of repair for plumbing and HVAC.
Serving Clients Across a Variety of Specialties
At KE|AD, we are dedicated to providing expert services in building diagnostics and repair, condition assessment, and expert witness consulting, focusing on architecture, construction, building enclosures, and building systems. The firm’s primary mission is to offer professional and technically rigorous engineering, architectural and management services, emphasizing thorough investigation and effective problem solving.
Our staff of architects, engineers and construction administrators lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each aspect of a building or system, identifying and analyzing failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.
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