Building Sciences

Assessing durability and safety of building systems, answering challenges to optimize comfort and efficiency while reducing costs and risks

From concept to construction and throughout the lifecycle of a building, ESi performs comprehensive analyses of the mechanical, electrical, and physical components of building systems to enhance their efficiency, safety, and durability.   

Our Building Science team delivers specialized expertise in the performance and reliability of essential building systems like MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), with a focus on the structure’s safety, efficiency, and comfort. 

We tackle issues in design, operation, and maintenance that can compromise system performance, delivering expert insights to support long-term building integrity and occupant well-being. Our certified and experienced consultants anticipate, identify, and provide recommendations for mitigating existing and potential hazards.   

We use specialized testing to assess the materials, performance, and resilience of each system component, ensuring optimal functionality, energy efficiency, and a safer, more comfortable environment for occupants. At ESi, we adhere to the highest industry standards and apply rigorous scientific methods to ensure that our modernization and innovation efforts align with the latest best practices.  

We work with our clients to design and restore buildings, develop and implement processes, and provide tailored solutions that enhance safety while preserving the integrity of building systems. 

Systems for enhanced efficiency, safety, and durability

Scott A. Nesvold

Senior Director, Principal

ESi Building Sciences Capabilities

  • 3D Laser Scanning
  • Building and Fire Code Compliance
  • Building Automation Systems
  • Building Envelope and Water Intrusion Investigation
  • Building Integrity Analysis
  • Building Systems Evaluation
  • Construction Defects Investigation
  • Design Defects Analysis
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Fire Suppression Systems
  • HVAC Design and Operation
  • Life Safety and Accessibility Assessment
  • Materials Defects Analysis
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
  • Occupant Wellbeing Evaluation
  • Refrigeration Design and Operation
  • Restoration Assessment and Design
  • Structural Integrity and Building Settlement Assessment
  • Structural Load Testing

Building Sciences Consultants

At ESi, we pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach. For every client engagement, we assemble a team with a diverse blend of technical expertise and industry experience to fulfill the distinct requirements of the project. Committed to the pursuit of excellence, our consultants master best practices and have been instrumental in defining industry standards, resulting in exceptional service and valuable insights.

Contact ESi and discover how our technical expertise can transform complexity into clarity.