Services

Whether your project requirements entail the development of a monitoring plan, assessment of existing structural condition prior to construction, or monitoring construction activities, RAAD can be your partner. These services are utilized by project developers and owners of properties adjacent to construction activities.

Mechanical

  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

  • Building Automation Systems

  • Heat Recovery Systems

  • Critical Room Ventilation & Exhaust

  • Central Plants

  • Radiant Heating & Cooling;

  • Underfloor Air Systems

  • Thermal Storage

  • Fan Coil Systems

  • Heat Pump Technologies

  • VRF Systems

  • Smoke Control/Exhaust Systems

Electrical

  • Utility Service & Power Distribution Systems

  • Emergency/Standby Power Generation Systems

  • Critical Power Systems (Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), PDUs, Static Transfer Switches)

  • Electrical Power Monitoring Systems/SCADA

  • Lighting Controls

  • Grounding/Lightning Protection

  • Fire Alarm & Security Systems

  • Short Circuit & Coordination Studies

  • Single Point-of-failure Analysis

  • Power Quality Analysis

  • Capacity & Demand Analysis

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Plumbing

  • Storm & Sanitary Drainage Systems

  • Commercial Kitchen Design

  • Storm Drainage Systems

  • Water Recovery & Treatment Systems (Gray Water)

  • Gas Systems (including medical and laboratory gases)

Fire Protection

  • Automatic Fire Protection Systems

  • Fire Pumps

  • Fire Water Storage &
    Standpipe Systems

  • Gaseous Clean Agent

  • Fire Suppression Systems

  • Dry Pipe & Pre-Action

  • Sprinkler Systems

Fire Alarm/Life Safety Systems

  • Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

  • Smoke Evacuation & Control

  • Emergency Communication Systems

  • Auxiliary Radio Communications System ARCS

Special Inspections

Special inspections are a requirement of the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). The inspection ensures that materials, equipment, and fabrication and installation methods are in compliance with construction documents and reference standards as required by the NYC Building code. Our team is diligent, specific, and thorough. We verify construction work is completed in accordance with plans and specifications.

TR1: Special and Progress Inspections

+ Architectural, Safety, and Fire Protection Inspections

  • Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints (Firestopping)
  • Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials (Fireproofing)
  • Mastic and Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coatings
  • Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
  • Smoke Control Systems
  • Public Assembly Emergency Lighting
  • Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
  • Flood Zone Compliance

+ Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Inspections

  • Mechanical Systems
  • Heating Systems
  • Storm Water Drainage
  • Sprinkler & Standpipe Systems

+ MEP / HVAC

  • Insulation and Sealing
  • Equipment
  • Systems Controls
  • Shutoff Dampers
  • Duct Leakage
  • Maintenance Information

+ Lighting

  • In Dwelling
  • Interior
  • Exterior
  • Controls
  • Electrical Energy Consumption

+ Envelope

  • Fenestration U-Factor, Rating, and Leakage
  • Insulation Placement and R Values
  • Air Sealing and Insulation
  • Vestibules