Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building

SGH provided commissioning services for the building enclosure, comprising self-adhered below-grade waterproofing, stick-built aluminum curtain wall at the main stair and entrance areas, prefabricated wall panels, aluminum-framed windows, metal panel cladding, and thermoplastic roofing. Highlights of our work include:

• Reviewing the design drawings and specifications for compliance with the owner’s project requirements; providing recommendations related to system selection, constructability, expected performance, and reliability; and proposing a field quality control testing scope
• Preparing a BECx plan to establish project roles, project team responsibilities, quality assurance, and quality control procedures
• Assisting the design team in reviewing building enclosure submittals
• Visiting the site to observe ongoing building enclosure installation and review it for compliance with the project documents; collaborating with the project team to resolve performance items and field conditions; and providing illustrated field reports summarizing our field observations, concerns, and recommendations
• Conducting field quality control testing to evaluate air barrier, waterproofing membrane, and sealant adhesion; air leakage and water penetration resistance of opaque walls and windows; and water penetration resistance of the curtain wall assemblies; and performing an infrared survey of roofing to identify wet materials