Services and Capabilities

Building Enclosure Consulting

Building enclosure consulting is foundational to RDH’s work. Our teams support the performance, durability, and constructability of the systems that separate indoors from outdoors. From roofs and walls to glazing and below-grade waterproofing, we help design teams, developers, owners, property managers, and HOAs/strata councils navigate enclosure decisions that directly impact comfort, energy use, and long-term resilience.

Our services span the full building lifecycle—from early design and detailing through construction-phase reviews, commissioning, and renewal planning. Our teams help clients meet regulatory requirements such as California Title 24, the BC Energy Step Code, Toronto Green Standard, and CaGBC’s Zero Carbon Building Standard. We bring particular value when engaged early, aligning enclosure strategies with project goals, codes, and constructability. Whether supporting new construction or upgrades to existing or historically significant buildings, we turn complex building science into actionable solutions.

Services

Design Consulting

Design-phase support focuses on selecting and detailing enclosure systems that balance long-term performance with architectural goals and construction methods. We provide guidance on material selection, continuity of control layers, and climate-specific design considerations.

Investigation and Assessment

We evaluate existing enclosures using targeted field review and testing to inform repairs, upgrades, or capital planning. Our assessments provide clear insight into performance deficiencies and risks across all enclosure systems.

Historic and Heritage Consulting

We help clients preserve the visual identity and cultural value of heritage buildings while improving safety and durability. Our technical guidance bridges modern performance expectations with legacy materials and methods.

Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)

Our commissioning process validates that building enclosures perform as intended. We align with ASTM and NIBS guidelines to meet owner, code, and third-party verification requirements.

Roofing and Waterproofing

We support the design, assessment, and renewal of critical horizontal and below-grade assemblies, helping clients reduce risk of water intrusion and plan for long-term resilience.

Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy

Litigation and Claims Support

We assist legal teams, owners, and insurers in resolving disputes related to construction defects, water intrusion, or material failure. Our services clarify technical scope and support informed negotiations.

Specifications and Procurement

Clear and coordinated specifications improve pricing accuracy and construction outcomes. We draft and review project manuals to reflect constructability, product compatibility, and enclosure performance priorities.

Applied Analytics

Our modeling and simulation capabilities provide data-driven insight into enclosure performance. These tools help teams reduce risk, validate design strategies, and meet stringent energy or moisture-related goals.