Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

Whether you’re preserving an iconic landmark or revitalizing a historic structure, BES provides building enclosure expertise to help protect your building’s legacy. With a proven track record of restoring numerous historic buildings to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, we approach every project with the care and respect it deserves.

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Historic preservation services

Preserving historic structures requires expertise, collaboration, and a deep respect for heritage. At BES, we work with non-profits and for-profits to guide building enclosure projects from research and assessment through construction. Our approach balances maintaining the structure’s integrity with meeting client goals and budgets.

We collaborate closely with local historic commissions and regulatory agencies to support compliance and move projects forward. We can leverage our network of trusted contractors or provide pre-qualification criteria in design documents to streamline the open bid process for public projects.

From material selection to mock-ups, our quality control process focuses on meeting preservation standards. For us, historic preservation is more than a project—it’s a way to protect and honor our shared heritage.

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Here’s a closer look at how we support historic preservation projects:

  • Historic research and documentation
  • Building assessments
  • Grant assistance
  • Support with certificate of appropriateness or permitting
  • Coordination with historic commissions/governing agencies
  • Materials testing recommendation and coordination
  • Invasive and non-invasive on-site testing
  • Budgetary planning
  • Construction document development
  • Bid assistance
  • Construction administration
  • On-site quality control

Who historic preservation
services are for

  • Institutional Education
    Healthcare
    Preservation Organizations

  • Property Managers
    Architects
    Engineers

  • Owners Project Managers (OPM)
    Religious Organizations
    Government

Featured Projects

Providence City Hall

Providence, RI
Type:
Municipal
Size:
99,900 SF
Owner:
City of Providence
A/E:
Torrado Architects
Services:
Forensic building enclosure condition assessment, focusing on slate roof, granite, and exterior metals, master plan with project budgets, design development, and historic commission presentations.
Date:
2019-2021

Westerly Library

Westerly, RI
Type:
Public Library
Size:
450,000 SF
Owner:
Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
A/E:
BES
Services:
Leak evaluation testing, condition assessment (roof and façade), including aerial drone services and IR scanning; and capital management planning services.
Date:
2023-2024

Brown University

Annmary Brown Memorial Library

Providence, RI
Type:
Academic
Size:
8,000 SF
Owner:
Brown University
A/E:
BES
Services:
Building envelope condition assessment, repair design of roofing, construction administration services, evaluation of roof drains, and testing services on slate roof.
Date:
2020-2023

Let’s discuss your building

Ready to preserve the integrity of your historic building with expert guidance and thoughtful solutions? Let’s discuss how BES can support your preservation goals.

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