The University began experiencing water leakage into the building prior to the final completion, but well after substantial completion of the building in late 1997. In 2014, after numerous prior investigations and repair projects, the tbs Services was engaged by Rowan to review the historical reports, meet with facilities and department staff to review the operational concerns, the survey the exterior, and assess the areas of reported water infiltration. Our effort would lead to the development of a holistic design for the facade that would address the systemic water infiltration inherent in the original construction, while maintaining the University’s tight budget and timeframe for the construction.

The project entailed the complete deskinning of the building façade, to allow for installation of appropriate air/water resistive barriers, through-wall flashing components, etc. to provide a water and air tight enclosure. tbs also designed and documented the replacement of the aging, original low-slope roof systems across the entire building during Phase II During the execution of the work, tbs worked to diligently with the construction team to resolve unforeseen, embedded conditions that would maintain the functionality of the new water and air control layers, while maintaining the project schedule.