Since 1995, PCI has been providing Clients with independent information and support services to properly evaluate, design, renovate, and maintain their facilities. PCI recommends practical and cost-effective solutions for long-term, low maintenance system performance.
PCI supplements Clients' facility construction, repair, renovation and asset management challenges worldwide using the experience of their team of engineers, project managers, and quality assurance personnel. They provide support at every aspect of new construction, renovation, or maintenance projects from conceptual project development, budgeting and building analysis, through project planning, design, construction and maintenance.
Services:
Assessment/Investigation
Condition Assessment
Identification/Documentation of conditions and problematic areas together with the development of repair/replacement options with associated budgets and timeframes.
Moisture Survey
Locating and quantifying areas of entrapped moisture within roof substrate materials utilizing non-destructive methodology, including infrared thermography, nuclear moisture meter, and/or capacitance technology.
Water Infiltration Investigation
Pin-pointing sources of water intrusion utilizing an organized, systematic controlled access water spray testing, together with visual observations and selective demolition of building finishes.
Pinnacle 2000(c)
Computerized systematic engineered management system. Click for more information on their Engineered Facility Management Computerized System.
Engineering
Testing
Verification of material compliance and/or integrity of components including Wind Uplift, Water Infiltration, Fastener Pull-out Resistance, Moisture Absorption, Sealant/Coating Adhesion, and Core Sampling/Test Cuts.
Forensic Engineering
Detailed analyses for determination of problematic areas that are possibly associated with dispute resolutions, storm event damages, insurance-related issues, and warranty-related conditions.
Construction Drawings/Specifications
Comprehensive development of design documents including construction drawings, technical specifications, and bid documents carefully tailored to the building and project, and meeting the applicable code entities in relation to drainage, wind, fire, energy, and other critical issues.
Design Review
Peer review of construction drawings, details, and specifications that have been prepared by others to document clarity, compatibility, and conformance with project conditions, code compliance, constructibility, and anticipated maintenance.
Construction
Construction Administration
Technical support during the submittal phase, pre-construction and progress meetings, intermediate inspection of the work, final acceptance/commissioning, and project close-out.
Quality Assurance Observation
Independent, unbiased documentation of the application/installation process for verification of contract compliance and quality workmanship.
Training
Training of select internal staff in various technical areas such as field inspections and annual maintenance or general educational information on selection/installation of various materials.
Maintenance
Assist with the maintenance of building components through routine inspection, implementation and documentation of proper repairs, and administration of in-place warranties.