Israel Berger & Associates - IBA - Service Offerings

1. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
FAÇADE CONSULTING
The IBA Advantage Services Include:
As building envelope consultants, Israel From conceptual design through
Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA) has provided construction IBA offers services for all
expert advice across five continents for over building façade systems including:
20 years, both in new construction and
existing buildings. We approach projects  Curtain Walls
holistically, bringing a non‐bias review of  Double Wall Systems
multiple project systems within a building.  Masonry & Stone
IBA assists clients in determining their  Terra Cotta
project requirements and goals within their  Pre‐Cast Concrete
IBA SERVICES:  Suspended and Structural glass systems
budget in order to ensure the finest
FAÇADE CONSULTING  Punched Windows/Operable
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES enclosure system for their project. Windows/Vents/ Ribbon Windows
SPECIAL INSPECTION
RESTORATION  Rain screen and Façade System
HISTORIC PRESERVATION Facade Design Integrity  Pressure‐Equalized Façade Systems
LANDMARK PRESERVATION
Building facade systems present a great  Exterior insulation and finish systems
RECLADDING
opportunity for architectural expression, (EIFS)
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING
DUE DILLIGENCE sustainability and reduction of energy usage
FAILURE INVESTIGATION
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP) in the built environment. No matter the level
of design sophistication, IBA’s services are
ENERGY & BUILDING offered throughout all phases of design and
SCIENCES construction. IBA participates with the
GENERAL CONSULTING design team to review and comment on 7 WTC, New York, New York
BUILDING MODELING drawings, assist with details and bidding.
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
We also witness mock‐up testing,
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS
AUDITING fabrication, and monitor the project through
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION construction. In addition, we provide
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS
commissioning services for the building. Our
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CERTIFICATION goals for the envelope are that it interfaces
intelligently with other building systems, is
maintainable and produces a healthy and
sustainable environment, all within a client’s
financial budget.
CONTACT
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
212.689.5389 x 142
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2.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Project Examples
IAC Headquarters, New York, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope Consulting, Roofing and Waterproofing, Inspection and Monitoring
Hearst Tower, New York, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope Consulting, Roofing and Waterproofing, Inspection and Monitoring
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3. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES
The IBA Advantage IBA Specialty Structures Process
As building envelope consultants, Israel IBA’s specialty structures team can be
Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA) has worked integrated into the designer’s process to
directly with innovative firms and Architects fully understand the design vision and goals
such as Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, Hugh for the project from SD, DD, CD to CA
Hardy, Bernard Tschumi, Aldo Rossi, Cesar phases.
Pelli, Foster & Partners and many others, in
formalizing their building envelope visions. IBA will:
With a broad base of international  Meet with Architect/Design Team to
experience, IBA has provided services for understand the design intent
IBA SERVICES:
FAÇADE CONSULTING both new construction and existing  Acquaint Architect with a variety of
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES buildings. IBA assists clients in understanding potential envelope design options
SPECIAL INSPECTION their needs, wants and budgets in order to related to their vision, through sketches
RESTORATION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ensure the best enclosure system for their  Provide an understanding of the details
LANDMARK PRESERVATION project. and design implications for each design
RECLADDING
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING approach, with both limitations and
DUE DILLIGENCE Ensuring the Design Integrity possible solutions
FAILURE INVESTIGATION Building facade systems present a great  Provide details and specifications of
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP)
opportunity for architectural expression, performance criteria
sustainability and reduction of energy usage
ENERGY & BUILDING in the built environment. IBA’s specialty
SCIENCES
structures services offer consulting on Example Sketch
GENERAL CONSULTING
BUILDING MODELING projects ranging from straight forward to
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES complex designs, to ensure the enclosure
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS system intelligently interfaces with other
AUDITING
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION
building systems. Our goals for the building
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS envelope are that it functions properly,
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING minimizes the impact to the primary building
CERTIFICATION
frame, is maintainable and produces a
healthy and sustainable indoor environment,
all within a client’s financial budget.
CONTACT
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
212.689.5389 x 142
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4.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Specialty Structures Leadership
William Logan, AIA, Senior Principal, Director of Design Consulting
As an Architect, since 1971 Mr. Logan has specialized in implementing the designer’s architectural intent
through vigorous analysis and studies, presented in sketch form. In addition, he draws on a deep
background and understanding of performance requirements, fabrication technologies, testing and
constructability issues. He has served as a primary curtain wall consultant for some of the tallest and
most complex buildings in the world, including the Twin Towers of the Kuala Lumpur City Center,
International Finance Center of Hong Kong, Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco and many others.
Developers and Architects have depended on Mr. Logan’s advice and counsel on selecting cladding
systems, design criteria and contracting parties on some of the world’s highest profile projects. His work
encompasses many building types, including commercial, residential, academic and medical in the
United States, Europe, and South America.
Project Sketch Examples
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5. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
SPECIAL INSPECTION (NYC)
What is Special Inspection? IBA Special Inspection Accredited
In 2008, New York City adopted a new Categories
building code which is based on the IBA is qualified to perform a number of
International Building Code (IBC). Today, Special Inspection services, such as:
Controlled Inspection is replaced with
1. Steel Welding
"Special Inspection." Special Inspection is 2. Structural Steel Erection & High Strength
the monitoring of certain critical building Bolting
components requiring the attention of 3. Cold Formed Steel Construction
certified professionals with highly 4. Concrete Cast in Place
specialized skills and qualifications. Special 5. Precast Concrete
Inspection requires that the firm performing 6. Masonry Construction
IBA SERVICES 7. Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers
Special Inspection be accredited by a third
FAÇADE CONSULTING 8. Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES party.
9. Through‐penetration firestop systems,
SPECIAL INSPECTION
RESTORATION concealed draftstop and fireblock systems
What are the Requirements for
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LANDMARK PRESERVATION
Firms Performing Special
RECLADDING Which Code Applies?
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING Inspections? The NYC DOB has provided the following
DUE DILLIGENCE
FAILURE INVESTIGATION Inspectors must meet a minimum chart to assist in determining if Special
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP) qualification established by the Department Inspection is required on your project.
of Buildings (DOB) in order to perform
ENERGY & BUILDING Special Inspection. Some of these categories
SCIENCES SERVICES require inspectors to obtain specific New Buildings
GENERAL CONSULTING certifications. Agencies performing this work
BUILDING MODELING Permits Issued before
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
must be accredited and their staff must be July 1, 2008
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS registered and qualified in each category. No
AUDITING Yes
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION No
Application submitted*
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS Accreditation & Certified Special
Before July 1, 2009
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CERTIFICATION
Inspectors
Yes
Israel Berger & Associates (IBA) is the first Option 1
1968 Code 2008
agency in New York City to receive Special Controlled Code
CONTACT Inspection accreditation from the Option 2
Inspection
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT International Accreditation Service (IAS) and
212.689.5389 x 142 has certified special inspectors ready to 1968 Code**
perform on‐site Special Inspections as
**Further Requirements Apply
required by the DOB.
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6.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC.
Special Inspection Project Examples
1212 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
IBA Services: Exterior Wall Consulting, Special Inspection
Hunter College Graduate Housing, New York, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope Consulting, Special Inspection, Roofing & Waterproofing
350 Madison Avenue, New York, New York
IBA Services: Local Law 11/98, Façade Repair, Special Inspection
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7. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
RESTORATION
Reviving Building Envelopes Restoration Services
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA) has The Restoration Division offers a range of
delivered restoration services for more than services for building facades and roofs, from
20 years. IBA has extensive experience in conceptual design through construction,
dealing with the complex issues of such as:
maintaining building materials and the  Evaluate existing building conditions
introduction of new technology and systems.  Evaluate building envelope failures
IBA is well versed in the complete upgrade  Conduct tests and probes to find source
of building envelopes and has been the "Go‐ of air and water leakage
To" agency for building façade recladding or  Prepare specifications for masonry
IBA SERVICES overcladding. IBA utilizes the latest restoration and window replacement
FAÇADE CONSULTING technologies in precast, composite metal
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES
 Prepare budgetary and bidding and
SPECIAL INSPECTION and glass, as well as how these assemblies negotiation services for any size project
RESTORATION can improve building energy performance
HISTORIC PRESERVATION and aesthetics.
LANDMARK PRESERVATION
In New York City:
RECLADDING  Assist in the submission of required
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING IBA’s Restoration Division encompasses the documents to the Department of
DUE DILLIGENCE
FAILURE INVESTIGATION
following disciplines: Buildings
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP)  Masonry Restoration  Perform Façade Inspection and Safety
 Window Replacement Program (Local Law 11/98) inspections
ENERGY & BUILDING  Curtain Wall Refurbishment
 Assist in Landmark Preservation
SCIENCES SERVICES  Recladding
submission and approvals
GENERAL CONSULTING  Storefront Renovation/Replacement
BUILDING MODELING  Failure Investigation  Provide progress inspection services as
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES  Façade Inspection and Safety Program required by New York City law
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS (Local Law 11/98)
Parkchester North & South Condominiums, Bronx, New York
AUDITING  Caulking & Gasket Restoration
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION 65,000 Windows Were Replaced
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING Modern Resources
CERTIFICATION Our experienced staff is certified in utilizing
non‐destructive testing technologies (NDT)
CONTACT such as EMRLD®, Infrared (IR) Thermal
TOM JAKAB Imaging, Indoor/Outdoor Environmental
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Data Logging, Spectrophotometer, and
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Monitoring among others. These
in our restoration,
technologies have aided
and historic landmark projects to both give
new life to an existing building assembly as
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8.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Restoration Example Projects
841 Broadway, New York, New York
IBA Services: Consulting and Monitoring of Project, Façade Restoration Program
Mark Hotel, New York, New York
IBA Services: Consulting and Monitoring of Project, Façade Restoration Program
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9. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Buildings that Last Generations Historic Preservation Services
With a passion for architectural heritage, Include:
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA) has an The Restoration Division offers a range of
understanding of how historic buildings services for building envelopes, from
were originally constructed and work to conceptual design through construction,
maintain their artistic integrity to last
such as:
through future generations.
 Building envelope assessments
IBA continues to stay ahead of the curve
 Historic materials analyses
841 Broadway, New York, NY with new technical innovations and products
 Identification of correct conservation
in building envelope conservation while
techniques
IBA SERVICES working on historic and landmark building
FAÇADE CONSULTING envelopes. Together, with local historical  Budgeting and planning of preservation
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES
societies and other design professionals we projects
SPECIAL INSPECTION
assist clients in the regulatory process for  Construction administration of complex
RESTORATION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION improving historic buildings. We also look exterior conservation and restoration
LANDMARK PRESERVATION for technical, sustainable, and tax building envelope upgrades
RECLADDING
abatement incentives. IBA has helped define  Coordinate all required documents with
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING
DUE DILLIGENCE and successfully met the challenges of the Landmark Preservation Committee
FAILURE INVESTIGATION
upgrading these historic assemblies for
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP)
today’s performance expectations.
ENERGY & BUILDING
SCIENCES SERVICES Modern Resources
GENERAL CONSULTING In an effort to be sensitive to the
BUILDING MODELING artistry of historic buildings, we have
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES 1186 Broadway, New York, New York,
developed extensive knowledge of Ace Hotel, Landmarked
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS
AUDITING traditional and historic construction
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION techniques best suited to the projects
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS conservation and preservation, earning wide
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CERTIFICATION respect in the historic preservation
community. Our experienced staff is
certified in utilizing non‐destructive testing
CONTACT technologies (NDT) such as EMRLD©,
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Infrared (IR) Thermal Imaging,
212.689.5389 x 142 Spectrophotometer, Indoor/Outdoor
Environmental Data Logging and Monitoring
(HOBO) and Petrographic Analysis of
concrete and masonry (see NDT brochure) to
aide in our historic landmark and restoration
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projects.

10.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Historic Preservation Examples
Carnegie Hall Restoration, New York, New York 195 Broadway, New York, New York
IBA Services: Exterior Condition Survey, Scope IBA Services: Roofing, Consulting and Monitoring
Identification, Complete Facade Restoration and Roofing
829 Park Avenue, New York, New York 570 Lexington, New York, New York
IBA Services: Local Law 11/98 Repairs IBA Services: Facade and Leak Repairs, Roof Replacement
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11. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
e
RECLADDING & OVERCLADDING
Transforming the Envelope IBA has experience with all cladding systems,
Recladding or overcladding provides the including:
opportunity to create a dramatic upgrade to
the appearance of the building, while pro‐ • Glass
actively reducing energy costs. This option • Cast Stone
may consist of re‐skinning existing masonry • Metal
facades, new panel wall system over existing • Panelized Brick
facades, or removal of the existing and • Terra Cotta
1775 Broadway, New York, NY installation of a new wall system. The • Architectural Precast Concrete
process of re‐cladding entails sheathing a • Composite and Monolithic Metal Panels
building in a new skin while retaining the • Natural Stone (panelized and handset)
IBA SERVICES
building’s structure. Repositioning, • Masonry
FAÇADE CONSULTING
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES aesthetics and maintenance are just some of • Curtain Wall
SPECIAL INSPECTION the reasons to transform the envelope of • Rain Screens
RESTORATION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION your building.
LANDMARK PRESERVATION
RECLADDING Our Re‐clad Services Include:
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING Expertise You Can Trust • Re‐skinning existing masonry façades
DUE DILLIGENCE
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC (IBA) has • New panel wall system over existing
FAILURE INVESTIGATION
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP) completed more re‐clad projects in New façades (over‐clad)
York City than any other firm. We provide • Removal of existing curtain wall systems
ENERGY & BUILDING independent third‐party consulting advice to • Installation of a new curtain wall system
SCIENCES SERVICES owners, developers, and architects on the • Choosing and sourcing services for re‐clad
GENERAL CONSULTING most advanced, energy efficient, financially projects
BUILDING MODELING transparent, and innovative reclad st
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES 200 E. 71 Street, New York, New York, Reclad
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS techniques. IBA’s façade engineers imbed
AUDITING sustainable solutions into all phases of the
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION design and can develop precise and
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING advanced thermal analyses and energy
CERTIFICATION models to ensure holistic energy efficient
outcomes.
CONTACT
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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12.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Recladding and Overcladding Example Projects
1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope Services for Reclad
Before After
100 Park Avenue, New York, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope Services for Reclad, Roofing & Waterproofing
Before After
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13. ISRAEL BERGER & ASSOCIATES
BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING
Consulting and Monitoring Our Roofing and Waterproofing
Israel Berger & Associates (IBA) has Services Include:
maintained a roofing and waterproofing
 Roof Condition Assessment
consulting and inspection division for over
 Green Roof Consulting
20 years. IBA works both nationally and
 Below Grade & Above Grade
internationally. As experts in building
Waterproofing
envelope, we understand the importance of
 Plaza and Sidewalk Consulting
properly integrating the roofing and
 PM Survey or Program
waterproofing systems with other building
 Non‐Destructive Testing
systems. Embracing the newest advances in
IBA SERVICES  Leak Investigations
building science technology, IBA has kept its
FAÇADE CONSULTING
clients ahead of the curve in roofing and  Permanent Leak Detection Systems
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES
SPECIAL INSPECTION waterproofing systems.  Specification Writing:
RESTORATION
Replacement/Repair
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LANDMARK PRESERVATION Working on both new construction projects,  Catastrophic Failure Investigation
RECLADDING and existing buildings new installation and
ROOFING &
repairs, IBA provides consulting and
WATERPROOFING
DUE DILLIGENCE monitoring services to the design team,
FAILURE INVESTIGATION developers, owners and building managers
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP)
to ensure that their building meets stringent
standards. We examine submittals for the
ENERGY & BUILDING roofing and waterproofing systems to
Example Plaza Drain Waterproofing Detail
SCIENCES SERVICES ensure conformance with contract
GENERAL CONSULTING
BUILDING MODELING documents and performance criteria. We
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES monitor the work in progress to verify
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS compliance with approved drawings and
AUDITING
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION
specifications. We also work closely with
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS our clients to recommend appropriate
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING materials and vendors where necessary.
CERTIFICATION
CONTACT
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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14.
About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Roofing and Waterproofing Example Projects
Liberty Luxe & Liberty Green (Battery Park City 23 & 24), New York, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope, Roofing & Waterproofing, Consulting, Monitoring
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
IBA Services: Building Envelope, Roofing & Waterproofing, Consulting, Monitoring
th
National September 11 Memorial and Museum, New York, New York
IBA Services: Roofing & Waterproofing, Monitoring
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BUILDING ENVELOPE CONSULTANTS
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98 (FISP)
What is FISP? Reports: must be submitted within 60 days
Façade Inspection Safety & Program (FISP), of the critical examination, compared to one
formerly Local Law 11/98, mandates that year previously.
New York City owners of buildings with a
A/C Window Units: must be designated as
minimum of six stories above an exposed
either “Safe” or “Unsafe”. They can no
basement wall have their exterior walls and
longer be designated as “SWARMP”.
appurtenances periodically inspected by a
261 5th Avenue, NY, NY
licensed Professional Engineer or Registered
Greater than 6 Stories: basement exterior
Architect. A report based on the "critical
IBA SERVICES walls and penthouse will now be counted as
examination" must then be filed with the
FAÇADE CONSULTING a story.
SPECIALTY STRUCTURES New York City Department of Buildings
SPECIAL INSPECTION
(DOB) on a five year cycle. The 7th Cycle
RESTORATION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION began on February 21, 2010. Expert Consultants
LANDMARK PRESERVATION It is imperative that your building inspection
RECLADDING
be performed by experts, Qualified Exterior
ROOFING & WATERPROOFING Staggered Sub‐Cycle Filing:
DUE DILLIGENCE
Filing is due on the basis of the last digit of Wall Inspectors (QEWI), not just
FAILURE INVESTIGATION
the building’s block number: practitioners. Israel Berger & Associates, LLC
NYC LOCAL LAW 11/98
(IBA) specializes in the building envelope
(FISP)
4, 5, 6 and 9: 2/21/10 – 2/21/12 (7A) with licensed Professional Engineers,
0, 7 and 8: 2/21/11 – 8/21/12 (7B)
ENERGY & BUILDING Registered Architectural and Restoration
1, 2 and 3: 2/21/12 – 2/21/13 (7C)
SCIENCES SERVICES specialists. IBA is prepared to make
GENERAL CONSULTING For more information visit the NYC Department of Buildings. judgment calls that best represent the
BUILDING MODELING http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml Owner’s interests. Our specialized staff can
FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
ASSESSMENT & FORENSICS
extend the life of a building by unfolding
*New Rules detailed information, allowing clients to
AUDITING
MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION Filing Fee: will now be charged for the first
make informed, energy efficient, risk
BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS time on Cycle 7; however the amount has
NON‐DESTRUCTIVE TESTING evaluated and financially transparent
CERTIFICATION not yet been determined by the DOB.
decisions.
The Late Filing Penalty: is now accrued at
CONTACT $250 per month; it had previously been $150 IBA Offers:
TOM JAKAB
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT per month.  Experienced field technicians
212.689.5389 x 142  DOB expediting services
*As of February 2009
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About IBA
Israel Berger & Associates, LLC, (IBA) is an internationally renowned consulting and inspection group
specializing in building facades, energy efficiency, roofing, waterproofing and non‐destructive testing
technologies. Formed in 1994, IBA has grown to include a staff of over 50 professionals, including
registered architects and professional engineers, with offices located in New York, California and
Nevada. The firm provides its services at all stages of design and construction, from conception through
completion. In addition, we conduct investigations and evaluations of existing buildings. In New York
City, we also perform on‐site Controlled/Special Inspections and Facade Inspection and Safety Program
(Formerly Local Law 11) services required by law. IBA is an active member of several organizations
including AIA, ASHRAE, ASTM and USGBC. IBA is the first independent Special Inspection agency in New
York City to be accredited by the International Accreditation Service and qualified to perform special
inspection services including: Steel Construction, Concrete Construction., Masonry Construction, Wall
Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers, Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS), Through‐Penetration
Firestop Systems, Concealed Draftstop and Fireblock Systems.
Local Law 11/98 (FISP) Project Examples
261 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
IBA Services: Local Law 11/98, Facade Reclad
570 Lexington, New York, New York
IBA Services: Local Law 11/98, Façade Restoration
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