New hospital, more health services on tap in Harford - Tampa Bay Business Journal

New hospital, more health services on tap in Harford - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Recon's Health Care experience in Baltimore Maryland includes Field Testing fenestration at Sinai and Johns Hopkins.

The addition of a new hospital in the Baltimore area is exciting news.

Recon Independent Assessments knows the importance of making certain a watertight building envelope is delivered to ensure the sustainability of the indoor environment.

Recon is the industry leader in Field Testing. Our overhead is peanuts compared to others. Recon's strategic decision to focus only on Field Testing allows for more timely response to the construction team's needs and the bean counters concerns over cost of field testing for water penetration.

Recon Wraps Up Field Testing On Projects in Virginia & Florida

Curtain Wall Field Quality Control Check AAMA 501.2 Completed Successfully

Water Penetration Field Testing of Curtain Wall using ASTM E-1105 Completed Successfully

Contact Recon to schedule testing on your project.

St. John Properties unveils plans for three spec buildings at APG - The Business Review (Albany)

St. John Properties unveils plans for three spec buildings at APG - The Business Review (Albany)

Without a doubt, the LEED Silver Certification sought on the buildings being built by St. John Properties will require extensive testing throughout the construction and commissioning process.

To ensure a sustainable environment and to reduce maintenence costs for the owners and occupants, thourough building envelope testing will be conducted.

Installed curtain wall, windows, and storefront systems will likely be tested using the ASTM E-1105 field test proceedure for water penetration.

Recon Independent Assessments has the experience and capabilities required to assist in projects such as these.

Most of our work comes via referrals from past clients. If you're searching for a solution to your need for field testing, you've arrived at the right place.

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Fear Driven Testing Is Counterproductive

COUNTERPRODUCTIVE: tending to hinder the attainment of a desired goal

The goal of field testing newly installed fenestration is to deliver a watertight building envelope to the owner.  The field testing standards and procedures most often seen in Division 8 Specifications includes the fenestration as well as the surrounding construction to determine if the perimeter where the two join is executed in a manner that makes it water resistant.

Manufacturers of the fenestration have designed, built and laboratory tested their products to ensure their products keep water out.  Quality control measures at their facility are in place to deliver a consistent product that remains watertight.

Recon Independent Assessments has seen a shift by some manufacturers to push for field testing that does not include the perimeter.  By excluding the surrounding structure and sealant they hope to achieve "successful" testing results each and every time.

Recon believes the underlying motive behind the shift is to protect their brand and reputation.  A flawed logic of believing that field testing "failures" that include the surrounding structure and sealant somehow reflect poorly on their product seems to be driving their opinion of which test method to use.

Recon Independent Assessments will test to whatever standard is selected and report the results as required. 

Unfortunately, when the "fenestration only" testing is completed, the underlying goal of field testing the newly installed fenestration to help ensure the building envelope is watertight may not have been achieved.

As an Owner's Representative, Superintendent, Project Manager, or Engineer be aware of  the correct test methods and procedures that serve the Ultimate Goal:  A watertight building envelope.

Review your Division 8 Specifications and understand the Field Quality Control section to ensure the Field Testing you see performed is not counterproductive.

If You're Not Sure Call Recon To Help Understand Your Field Testing Specifications

Barton Malow starts $75M hospital project - Orlando Business Journal

Barton Malow starts $75M hospital project - Orlando Business Journal

Expansion Project Will Require Field Testing for Water Penetration

Tampa construction projects like the one being completed by Barton Malow are subjected to higher winds and large volumes of wind driven rain from time to time. The critical union of the building's structure and the windows are of the highest importance to ensure a healthful and sustainable environment for staff and patients.

The key to the project's success lies in testing. Making sure it's right from the beginning is the only way to deliver a high quality moisture intrusion free building.

For a project of this size, a mock-up of the installed system makes the most sense. Once completed, it can easily be field tested to verify that the joining of the two components within the building envelope works. From that point, it's a matter of replication of the process and staying true to attention to detail. Periodic testing throughout the project at 30 - 60 and 100 % of completion should help to keep the team focused and accountable.

Recon Independent Assessments provides complete Field Testing Services for Installed Fenestration per AAMA & ASTM Field Testing Standards and Procedures.

While most of our projects come in through referrals, feel free to contact us today.