Services

Consulting Services

The team at Paramount Consulting & Engineering can review, critique and make recommendations on your building envelope components. We have extensive experience with all aspects of the building envelope design and fabrication.

We are well-trained in structural development and have over 25 years of experience analyzing and designing everything from single-family homes to high-rise condos. Beyond our professional excellence, we are serious about responsive service, making sure clients are satisfied and meeting deadlines.

Paramount will advise you on:

Glass & Glazing

Our knowledge and experience with South Florida’s hurricane-resistant building codes allow us to reliably advise clients to glazing solutions that best support their project – aesthetically, financially and structurally. Our portfolio includes structural design of new glazing systems, Product Control Approval (NOA), permit package preparation, special inspections per FBC requirements, code compliance reviews, and testing per AAMA and ASTM standards.

Waterproofing

With a background in forensic consulting, we can easily identify moisture protection solutions (and prevent planning oversights) for pool decks, planters, parking garages, expansion joints, interstitial spaces, roofs and terraces, and more. By putting the right solution in place from the start, we can stop future issues and save time, money and reputational damage. For existing leaks, we investigate using ASTM and AAMA testing to pinpoint leak sources and provide practical solutions to guard against further intrusions.

Exterior Wall & Roofing

Whatever the architectural veneer, we can help ensure that walls resist water intrusion while maintaining the aesthetic appeal and structural integrity that the project requires. Our primary concern is the interaction between exterior vertical wall systems, adjacent glazing and horizontal surfaces. Properly selecting transition details and materials is critical, as the majority of building leaks occur in these areas.

Shop Inspection

Our staff monitors the fabrication and assembly of glass, glazing,  and cladding components before they leave the manufacturer’s shop to confirm that they comply with all standards. We issue reports of any deficiencies we see to all parties involved and follow up on corrections.

Field Inspection

In the field, we monitor the installation of building envelope components and verify compliance with all permit documents, specifications, test reports and local codes. We issue reports of any deficiencies we see to all parties involved and follow up on corrections.

Special Inspections

Our staff performs special inspections and installation monitoring for glass and glazing, roofing, and waterproofing components in accordance with Florida building codes. When our inspection is complete, we provide a sealed statement signed by a Registered Florida Professional Engineer and Special Inspector stating that the work is complete and fully compliant.

Threshold Inspection

We perform structural inspections on Threshold Buildings following the structural inspections plan prepared by the architect or the engineer of record. Our periodic inspections are conducted in a timely manner to ensure there are no delays in the completion of the project.