A collage of four images showing different parts of a tall industrial or construction equipment structure. The top left image shows a metallic mechanism with wires or cables. The top right image shows a close-up of a rusted metal component with triangular-shaped protrusions. The bottom left image shows the underside of a metal platform with a perforated surface. The bottom right image features a section of the structure with a city view in the background and a crane or lifting device.

Post-Construction Façade Access Services

Support for Existing Buildings & Property Managers

For existing buildings applications, user safety, code compliance, operational efficiency, and cost-effective maintenance are key for long-term success. Our goal is to ensure that our clients have a team which can help them navigate the challenges relating to their façade maintenance equipment, by managing service providers, and identifying potential costly hazards.

    • Comprehensive evaluation of window washing rigs such as BMUs, davits, monorails, self-powered platforms, bosun chairs, fall arrest anchors, tie-back anchors and horizontal lifelines.

    • Assessment of system condition, performance, and recommendations for replacements, repairs, and/or system upgrades. 

    • Identification of personal safety risks, operational limitations, and potential litigation risks. 

    • Evaluation against OSHA, ASME A120, NY State Department of Labor Advisory Standard (AS)-101, CAL-OSHA, EN 1808, and local AHJ standards to ensure systems are code compliant.

    • Assessment of individual component service life and replacement/refurbishment planning for costly parts such as hydraulic cylinders and pumps, motors, PLCs, VFDs, and wire ropes etc. 

    • Assisting client in prioritizing repairs, upgrades, or replacements for cost efficiency and building budgetary planning.

    • Long-term capital planning to support future building budgeting. 

    • Recommendations in maximizing window washing system performance and cleaning cycles.

    • Development and review of preventative maintenance programs.

    • Review of existing inspection documents, OEM Operation Manuals (O&Ms), As-Built Drawings, Electrical Schematics, Wire Rope Certifications, Annual OSHA Certifications, and 10-Year equipment assessments to ensure their accuracy and conformity. 

    • Detailed review of equipment design intent, stakeholder usage expectations, and regulatory obligations to develop a 3, 5, 7, 10-year maintenance plan.

    • Review of service providers inspection protocols to ensure they meet the required maintenance needs of the equipment design characteristics and OEM service intervals. 

    • Field visits to oversee service provider inspections to ensure contractual obligations are met. 

    • Oversight of suggested equipment upgrades or repairs by service provider.

    • Optimization of maintenance schedules and cleaning cycles to reduce downtime and extend lifecycle.

    • Assist with access strategies given user experience and building complexity.

    • Review of service providers contractual obligations and assist resolve disputes.

    • Negotiate repair costs and provide alternative solutions for long-term equipment component lead-times to limit downtime.

    • Independent review of BMU and façade access service contracts.

    • Evaluation of repair scopes, pricing, and recommendations.

    • Development and management of service contract bid packages.

    • Support during vendor selection and contract negotiations.

    • Review of service providers technical understanding of equipment management.

    • Ensuring service providers deliver value and follow technical requirements.

    • Guidance on mandated inspections and testing intervals for façade access systems.

    • Oversight and coordination of

      • OSHA annual certification

      • New York State Department of Labor (DOL) AS-101 inspections

      • Davit & anchor load testing certifications

      • 10-year equipment re-certifications

    • Development of remediation strategies to bring systems into full compliance.

    • Review of New York State Department of Labor (DOL) Compliance Letters & Cease-Use Orders.

    • Technical analysis of façade access equipment failures or disputes through engineering analysis.

    • Expert consulting analysis and reporting for litigation or insurance claims purposes.

    • Development of documentation for equipment performance, such as calculations, drawings, testing certificates.

    • Development field or lab testing criteria for litigation purposes. 

    • Defensible technical opinions to support potential negligence or gross negligence, fraud or breach of contract by equipment suppliers or service providers.

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