Architects Architects Practical support to help bring designs to life Designing a building that meets client expectations, harmonizes the surrounding environment, and stays within budget requires balancing creativity with practical constraints. BES partners with architecture firms to help translate ambitious designs into constructible, high-performing building enclosures. With boots-on-the-ground expertise and multi-disciplinary knowledge, BES provides technical support to validate designs, mitigate risks, and deliver building enclosure solutions that align with project goals. We help bridge the gap between vision and execution, supporting your designs with sensible solutions. Ready to get started? How we support you New Construction Services Partnering with you from the first pen stroke of design. Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) New Construction Consulting Structural Engineering Architectural Design Assist Field Verification Testing Aerial Drone Photography Registered Roof Consultant (RRC)/Registered Roof Observer (RRO) Explore our new construction services Existing Building Services Helping you manage and enhance existing properties. Capital Planning and Building Maintenance Structural Engineering Data & Information Gathering Enclosure Systems Repair and Replacement Compliance Sustainability and Energy Modeling Pre-Purchase Inspection Aerial Drone Photography Historic Preservation Explore our existing building services Residential Services Tailored enclosure solutions for multi-family and high-end single-family developments. Condominium Explore our residential services Testing Services Coordinating and performing standardized field testing for mock-ups and installed building enclosure systems. Field Verification Testing Explore our testing services Partnering to solve complex building enclosure challenges Architects juggle multiple priorities—delivering designs that meet the owner’s vision, coordinating with engineering teams, and balancing social, environmental, and budgetary factors. As a team of engineers and architects, BES works closely with you to reduce risks and validate your designs, so that your vision translates into constructible, high-performance buildings. With expertise across multiple disciplines, we can help you select innovative materials and systems that protect your design integrity while meeting budget and performance needs. Learn about our approach Featured Projects Our collaborations with architects showcase our commitment to balancing design vision with practical, constructible solutions. National Parks of Boston Headquarters Charlestown, MA Type: Government Size: 60,000 SF Owner: National Park Service A/E: Marble Fairbanks Services: Building enclosure consulting services for design development and construction phase services, includes assessment of windows, doors, slate roof, brick masonry, trim, historic windows, skylights, gutters, and downspouts. Date: 2023-2024 State of Rhode Island William E. Powers Building Providence, RI Type: Government Size: 250,000 SF Owner: State of Rhode Island A/E: Vision 3 Architects Services: Façade condition assessment to locate source or water intrusion, repair design for garage expansion joints, and review and oversite of repairs. Date: 2021-2022 Dexter Southfield School Brookline, MA Type: School Size: 15 buildings Owner: Dexter Southfield School A/E: LLB Architects Services: Building enclosure assessment of 15 campus buildings including roofs, exterior cladding, windows, doors, and interior inspection of foundations and waterproofing. Utilizing the client provided data templates provide written summaries, including observed conditions of building enclosure systems, areas for further investigation, prioritization, and schematic order of magnitude cost values. Date: 2023 Let’s talk about your building Ready for expert support in verifying that your building enclosure materials and systems are properly selected, manufactured, and installed? Let’s discuss how BES can help bring your next project to life. Get in touch
National Parks of Boston Headquarters Charlestown, MA Type: Government Size: 60,000 SF Owner: National Park Service A/E: Marble Fairbanks Services: Building enclosure consulting services for design development and construction phase services, includes assessment of windows, doors, slate roof, brick masonry, trim, historic windows, skylights, gutters, and downspouts. Date: 2023-2024
State of Rhode Island William E. Powers Building Providence, RI Type: Government Size: 250,000 SF Owner: State of Rhode Island A/E: Vision 3 Architects Services: Façade condition assessment to locate source or water intrusion, repair design for garage expansion joints, and review and oversite of repairs. Date: 2021-2022
Dexter Southfield School Brookline, MA Type: School Size: 15 buildings Owner: Dexter Southfield School A/E: LLB Architects Services: Building enclosure assessment of 15 campus buildings including roofs, exterior cladding, windows, doors, and interior inspection of foundations and waterproofing. Utilizing the client provided data templates provide written summaries, including observed conditions of building enclosure systems, areas for further investigation, prioritization, and schematic order of magnitude cost values. Date: 2023
