Building Envelope Engineering

We have been providing building solutions for residential and commercial properties for 60 years. We provide a full range of engineering services including knowledge and experience in facade investigations, corrections, and local law inspections. 

We also have designed and overseen the construction of windows/window curtain wall systems. These improvements have a dramatic affect on appearance, comfort level of occupants, and energy consumption. 

Understanding the conditions of a particular building and what is proper in a given situation is a hallmark of our roof consulting services. Providing a cost effective, long term solution to a roofing problem requires this knowledge of alternative methods and where their advantages and limitations lie.

Services: 

• Roof Diagnostics
• Roof Replacements
• Roof Asset Management
• Testing Services

Our team of engineers investigate exterior siding systems of all types for specific analysis of defects, installation techniques, and replacement or repair alternatives. 

Services:

• Inspections, troubleshooting, and life cycle analysis studies
• Replacement materials options recommendations
• Designs, specifications, and construction oversight

Our state-of-the-art infrared technology allows Becht to perform non-invasive inspections of your property or system without the destructive removal of a building's components. 

Our infrared technology allows Becht to detect water infiltration issues, mold problems, roof moisture conditions, building heat loss due to missing insulation or air infiltration, and other construction deficiencies that might otherwise go undetected due to the limitations of visual inspections. 

Typical Infrared Thermal Imaging Services:

• Building envelope scans
• Roof scans
• HVAC system troubleshooting
• Electrical system troubleshooting

Drone technology offers a wide range of benefits to our clients. Traditional inspections and construction oversights can be challenging, expensive, and risky. Pitches of roofs and designs of building envelopes can be difficult to navigate and access to certain spaces can be near impossible. Tall buildings and deteriorating roofs can cause safety hazards for workers. The use of multiple inspectors, rental lift equipment, and the time it takes to survey multiple buildings can prove to be very costly.

The utilization of drones allows Becht Engineering BT, Inc. to provide our clients with high quality images and videos while reducing time and costs. Our drone camera can take 5K stabilized videos and 48 megapixel still photos. The GPS system on the drone allows us to go back to the exact location of a problem to check the location numerous times.