A unique perspective and a full array of expertise for enclosure consulting and quality assurance on new and existing facilities
When it comes to the commissioning of your construction project, you need a partner who can help you succeed locally or globally. A partner who has the services and capabilities to save you time and money. A partner who has the expertise and experience required to get you through the known and unknown of a project. You need Intertek.
About Intertek’s Building Sciences Group
The qualities you value for your building commissioning projects packaged and delivered.
As the worldwide leader of testing, inspection, and certification services for the built environment, Intertek’s capabilities as a tester and certifier of building products, components, and assemblies provide us a unique perspective and give our customers more immediate access to a knowledge base and in-house testing capabilities that are not available with our competitors. With the ability to perform various testing all under our roof, we offer our customers a more comprehensive and streamlined solution.
Intertek’s Building Science Solutions (BSS) group is primarily focused on building enclosure consulting, commissioning, and field performance testing for new construction and retrofit projects. With over 160 BSS team members nationwide, as well as a network of testing labs within the overall Intertek Building and Construction division, our robust engineering and consultancy network provides complete and comprehensive solutions for our customers.
Our overall breadth of experience relative to all aspects of the building enclosure provides our clients with a knowledge base not available to other consultants. The Building Science Solutions team includes experts in fenestrations, curtain wall, roofing, waterproofing, stone, masonry, stucco, EIFS, glass and glazing, sealants, air leakage performance evaluation, CAD, REVIT, BIM and thermal and hygrothermal analysis. In addition, our in-house subject matter experts in sustainability, fire and life safety protection, blast performance, and acoustics are available to support the needs of any project.
Building Sciences Services & Capabilities
Intertek is a tester and certifier of building products, components and assemblies providing a unique perspective and streamlining your Building Science project.
Building & Construction Sustainability Solutions
Supporting clients in meeting their sustainable, high-performance building aspirations, with a focus on durable, resilient, and low-maintenance building enclosures, energy-efficient operations, and healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments.
Meet Intertek’s Building Sciences Team
Intertek' s Building Sciences Team of of architects and engineers comes with diversity and expertise providing customers with a distinct market advantage.
Building Science and Field Testing Locations
With 25+ locations spread throughout North America, Intertek is where you need us to be to meet your building commissioning and field testing needs.
Knowledge Center
Acoustical Testing & Consulting Resources
Remote Pre Inspections for NFPA 80 / 101
Protek - Safety. Everywhere. Every Day
Fire Doors 101: Your Guide to Testing and Certification - Webinar Recording
Tornado Testing & Certification Requirements - Webinar Recording
Plumbing Products Testing & Certification - Webinar Recording
The Evolving Code Evaluation Process White Paper
Proposition 65 & the Furniture Industry Webinar Recording
Why Planning for FCC Certification is Key to Success in the Door Hardware Industry White Paper