National Instruments
Project Description
The subject campus consists of three (3) office buildings and (2) parking garages, built in several phases between 1994 and 2001. The project consisted of metal roof replacement and repairs at Building A, full roof replacements at Buildings B and C. Exterior joint sealants at all buildings were replaced, and glazing systems were replaced at Building A and repaired at Buildings B and C.
Project/Relevant Services
Engineered Exteriors provided building envelope assessment, design and consulting services, including assessment of existing conditions and diagnostic water testing and development of roofing and waterproofing drawings and specification. In construction, EE provided construction administration services such as submittal and shop drawing review, pre-construction and construction phase meetings, RFI review, mockup review and site observations.
Status
- Design completed September 2018.
- Construction was completed February 2021.
- Total Construction Cost: $10.5M
- Key Personnel: Alonso Caro, Jr., Principal and Vice President
Main Building (MAI)
Project Description
The Main Building (also known as The Tower) is located at the center of the University of Texas at Austin campus. The Tower was constructed in 1932 and consists of 37 floors. The Tower features limestone walls, with punched window openings. An open air observation deck is located near the top of the tower, just below the clocks and carillon bells. A variety of waterproofing and roofing systems are utilized to waterproof the various roof and deck surfaces of the tower, including, flat lock soldered copper roof, single ply roof, clay tile, built-up roof, hot-fluid applied waterproofing, and elastomeric coating.
Engineered Exteriors provided building envelope consulting services, including document review of as-built drawings and a visual assessment and analysis of the condition of the existing cladding, roofing, windows, flashings, clocks and sealants for the full height of the Tower exterior.
Deliverables included an assessment report in two phases. The first phase focused on the clock face, surrounding cladding, roofing and waterproofing at the observation deck and above. The second phase focused on roofing, cladding, windows, and sealants below the observation deck. Our in-depth report included photographs, annotated interior plans with locations of suspect leaks, and comprehensive cost estimates for all aspects of recommended envelope repairs.
Project/Relevant Services
EE provided building envelope consulting services to assess and assist the owner in options for solving ongoing leak issues and plan for future repair and renovation work.
Status
- Team Lead: Alonso Caro, Jr.
- Key Personnel: Jennifer Doyle, Nickie Ramm - Principal Engineer; Alonso Caro, Jr. – Principal; Shon Morgan - Project Manager
The University of Texas at Austin
Project Management & Construction Services
Jose Campuzano, UT PMCS Project Manager
- (512) 232-5001
