Accent Building Sciences Inc. (ABSI) is a building science engineering firm specializing in all types of building envelope projects in Ontario, including exterior walls, balconies, and guardrails, as well as waterproofing and underground garage repairs. We are committed to maintaining your buildings' envelope systems.
We help building owners, property managers, and municipalities with commercial buildings with their building envelope challenges. Our building envelope engineering services include:
ABSI provides building envelope engineering in order to assist you in making your building as comfortable and energy-efficient as is feasible. A building envelope is comprised of the foundation, roof, and exterior walls, all of which serve as barriers against the elements.
Engineering of the building envelope design is crucial since it greatly affects a structure's energy efficiency and ease of year-round comfort maintenance. We recommend giving us a call if you want to make your building as effective as possible.
Exterior Walls
Exterior Windows
Underground Parking Garages
Waterproofing
Balconies & Guardrails
Design, Specifications, Drawings & Tender Documents
Structural Engineering
A building enclosure is a controlled environment. The envelope between the enclosed space and the surrounding environment plays a critical role in maintaining the desired internal environment.
Our engineering firm is a leader in exterior wall performance and assembly assessment. We use a variety of testing methods to identify energy, performance, and other deficiencies. We also have extensive experience establishing repair and major exterior wall rehabilitation programs. We are dedicated to keeping your municipal, commercial, or industrial facility protected.
Exterior windows form an integral part of the exterior wall of the building, therefore, they must be aesthetically pleasing without undermining the performance of the building envelope.
ABSI has been providing investigation and assessments, as well as design and project management for repair and replacement for over 30 years. Our engineers use their knowledge and expertise to offer solutions with our design and specifications services.
The main two components of an underground garage are concrete and reinforcing steel; the failure of either of these components can lead to failure or loss of strength of the garage structure.
Accent Building Sciences Inc. can assist with your underground parking garage project. Our testing services will identify any deficiencies, report their service life, recommend solutions, and estimate construction costs. Our engineering team can also complete designs and specifications to ensure that owners receive high-quality solutions.
Accent Building Sciences Inc. provides building envelope engineering services for balcony and railing rehabilitation. A condition survey conducted by our engineers will evaluate and determine the areas that require replacement or repairs.
Our survey consists of visual examination, hammer tap, and chain-drag (sounding) to determine the extent of concrete delamination and document areas of distressed concrete forming the balcony slabs/soffits and shear walls. Additionally, and if required, concrete core samples will be taken and tested for compressive strength and other tests as needed.
When it comes time to replace or repair your building envelope systems, choose ABSI. Our team of designers provides design documents to guide your building envelope projects, including design drawings, details, and specifications. Our design documents include a clear written summary of the scope of work; they incorporate drawings, building materials, technical specifications, work schedules, logistics, construction sequence, and phases of construction work.
Our team strives to support our clients through every step of their building projects. We also assist clients with tendering, evaluating contractors' bids, administering contracts, and project management.
In order to complete new designs or repair work to structural elements, Accent Building Sciences Inc. draws on its vast experience with functional materials like concrete, steel, and wood. Particular attention is paid to the resistance or support of loads caused by a structure's underlying use or the forces of nature that occur in the external environment. The ABSI team provides its clients with peace of mind and affordable solutions using the most current findings and methods in design, building, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
In order to complete new designs or repair work to structural elements, Accent Building Sciences Inc. draws on its vast experience with functional materials like concrete, steel, and wood. Particular attention is paid to the resistance or support of loads caused by a structure's underlying use or the forces of nature that occur in the external environment. The ABSI team provides its clients with peace of mind and affordable solutions using the most current findings and methods in design, building, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
Waterproofing systems are divided into two groups: exposed waterproofing and concealed waterproofing. Both waterproofing systems help protect structures from an invasion of moisture. When waterproofing fails, buildings are at risk of damage.
ABSI will protect your municipal, residential, or commercial facility with thorough condition assessments, performance audits, and design and project management services. A building envelope engineer from ABSI will assess the performance of your waterproofing using a variety of testing methods. If we identify the need for maintenance or repair, we offer engineering services for resolution. Call us today to speak to a building envelope engineer.
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Regardless of how big or little your project is, we strongly advise employing our building envelope engineering expertise to make sure the finished building functions properly. We can help keep your operating expenses low while maintaining the building's comfort for everyone because our staff has considerable experience in technology to make energy-efficient buildings. We invite you to call us so that our specialists can answer any questions you may have about how we can assist you.
We want to assist you in creating the best possible building since our team is honoured to serve the community.
500 Hood Road, Suite 320Markham ONL3R 9Z3