SOLUTION

In 2020, CIB and their design architect Populous again engaged us to provide roofing and masonry consulting and repair design services as part of the Fieldhouse of the Future project. Populous engaged us to design replacement roofing at the remaining fourteen roof areas (one of the seventeen total roof areas was designed and replaced by others), including at the new outdoor terrace. Additionally, CIB engaged us to provide masonry evaluation and repair design services for the existing brick and limestone walls of the fieldhouse.

We evaluated the exterior brick masonry and limestone veneer facades and found them to be in serviceable condition with only isolated distress warranting repair. The polyurethane joint sealants in the masonry walls were twenty-two years old, and we found widespread weathering and failure of the joint sealants.

We developed separate drawing packages for the roofing and masonry repairs that incorporated improved detailing for existing conditions. We were actively involved during the construction phase, reviewing submittals, shop drawings, and mock-ups. We completed periodic site visits to observe the quality of the work and provided additional consulting services for unforeseen conditions discovered during repairs.

In 2021 and 2022, building material shortages were an industry-wide challenge. Our nationwide network of roofing consultants and external building industry connections helped our clients select an alternative roofing system to manage the impacts of these shortages. We also managed to stay within the budget for the project and collaborated with the contractor to develop alternative approaches for unforeseen conditions.