Third Party Peer Review
Our ICC Certified Builder Risk Engineers (BRE) conduct thorough onsite quality assurance observations aligned with the insured’s construction schedule, focusing on high-risk components during installation. Each visit by our BRE involves a meticulous verification process, ensuring adherence to project specifications, manufacture guidelines, local building codes and industry standards. This comprehensive approach includes detailed photo documentation, capturing the project’s progress and providing a transparent record of compliance and quality throughout the construction process.
Construction Site Inspections for Quality Assurance
Inspections for quality assurance are helpful because they provide an objective assessment of the construction process. By comparing the work being done on site to the project’s specifications and standards, the DSS Builder Risk Engineer can identify any potential problems and make recommendations for how to address them. This can help to prevent costly mistakes and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
Inspections for quality assurance are typically conducted at key points in the construction process, such as prior to the foundation being poured, during framing and rough trade stages, reviewing exterior weatherization systems, and during the final finishes. This allows the DSS Builder Risk Engineer to assess the quality of the work at each stage of the process and ensure that the project is progressing as planned.
Construction Inspections: Building Envelope
A construction inspection for the building envelope is a process where a trained professional examines the various exterior weatherization systems of a building to ensure that they are installed correctly and meet the required standards. This inspection typically includes an examination of the foundation’s damp/waterproofing, fenestrations, weather barrier, flashing systems, exterior cladding, decks, and roofs of the building, and is an important step in the construction process to manage risks faced by the owner of a construction project.
Why is a construction inspection for the building envelope important?
As the number one litigated item in construction defects, a construction inspection for the building envelope is important as it can help identify potential problems or deficiencies in the various weatherization systems of the building. These problems can include things like improper installation, defective materials, or other issues that could impact the performance of the building. By identifying these problems early on, the construction company can make corrections before the building is finalized, which can save time and money and help prevent potential problems down the road.