New Construction
Our building science team is always excited to work on innovative new developments, with a particular focus on designing building envelopes that are prepared to meet the challenges of our frigid climate. Our solutions prioritize robust yet constructible and budget-conscious details that manage interior and exterior moisture, condensation, thermal transfer, and movement of air and vapour across the enclosure.
Services Include:
Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx)
Effective thermal performance of the building envelope
Designing to meet energy code requirements
Performance and verification testing
Thermal performance improvement
Building-integrated photovoltaic panel design
Mass timber design
Assessment & Investigations
Wade Consulting’s building science professionals have the local knowledge, global expertise, and technical instruments necessary to investigate any building science problem and assess the condition of your building envelope down to the smallest component. As your trusted advisor, we offer tailored services to meet your specific objectives, providing practical, custom solutions for your building.
Services Include:
Building envelope condition assessment and technical audits
Windows and glazing assessment
Balcony assessment
Parkade assessment
Water leakage investigation
Air leakage investigation
Rehabilitation, Renewal, and Repairs
It can be tough knowing who to turn to when your building envelope fails or needs updating. With more than five decades of combined rehabilitation and restoration experience, our comprehensive team helps property managers and building owners in the private and public sectors with projects ranging from targeted leak repairs to large renewals on buildings of all kinds. We’re proud to deliver long-lasting, creative solutions for all climates, specializing in buildings in our local climate.
Typical Projects:
Balcony membrane replacement
Brick and masonry restoration/overcladding/replacement
Cladding (siding, stucco, EIFS) and curtain wall replacement
Door, window, and skylight replacement
Foundation waterproofing repair
Maintenance including painting and sealant replacement
Parkade roof/plaza deck waterproofing replacement
Precast concrete panel restoration
Traffic coating replacement for concrete structures
Pre-construction Services:
Scope of work planning
Rendering
Design including drawings and specifications
Development permit applications
Tendering
Construction Services:
Building permit application
Project management
Contract administration
Field review and reporting
Quality assurance testing