Alba Building Sciences Ltd

The Building Performance Consultants

NORHAM

PERTH ROAD

BLAIRGOWRIE

PH10 6EJ

Tel/ Fax: 01250 876676

Alba Building Sciences Ltd. was established to deliver a range of building performance consultancy services to the construction industry.  These services have been developed to complement those provided by other professionals within the industry in order to:

a.                  Achieve higher levels of thermal performance

b.                  Improve sustainability

c.                   Eradicate defects within new build and refurbishment projects

d.                  Pinpoint the route cause of existing defects

Alba promotes the use of its unique building science techniques within the industry in order to improve design and build quality. We achieve these goals through the provision of the following services.

Infrared Thermography

Our infrared services set the Best Practice benchmark for the construction industry, in terms of technology employed, method of implementation and depth of report provided.  Thermography forms the core of a range of service packages.

Defect Diagnosis & Energy Conservation Surveys

- Insulation placement / condition

- Air leakage paths

- Thermal bridging

- Moisture penetration and retention including stone facades

- Moisture leakage

- Condensation dampness

- Delamination

- Materials Investigation and Assessment (Petrography Based)

Pre-Refurbishment & Due Diligence Surveys

Similar to defects diagnosis surveys, but undertaken with a view to identifying general condition and thermal characteristics to enhance retrofit design as opposed to resolving a specific defect.

Quality Control – new build and refurbishment projects

- Insulation improvements

- Window replacement

- Curtain walling

- Cladding systems

- Concrete repairs

- Flat roof repairs / replacement

Management & Quality Auditing- new build and refurbishment projects

In addition to the use of infrared thermography, we also implement stringent testing and auditing regimes covering key areas on construction projects.    Typical elements within a quality audit are:

- In-situ U-value measurement using the Alba "GENIUS" device

- Air Leakage Testing of Components using the Alba "WINAIR" device

- Auditing of quality certification for materials, off site-testing procedures

- Auditing of material and component condition upon site delivery

- Compilation of quality documentation as project progresses

- Full Design & Planning

- Design detailing advisory service including materials suitability

- Full Project Management

- Materials Compliance & Laboratory Analysis

Our Commitment to Quality

The employees and associates of Alba Building Sciences are committed to a philosophy that demands the highest standards of technical expertise, delivered in a practical and cost effective manner to our clients, with whom we wish to develop long term relationships.

Since 1995, working in the UK and Internationally, the company has successfully undertaken a wide range of Projects, involving several thousand surveys of domestic, industrial, commercial, leisure and historic buildings.

Alba continues to research & develop its expertise across an increasing portfolio of applications in Historic Buildings, Construction & Civil Engineering, including unique techniques to scientifically locate weaknesses within stone facades and quality defects in concrete.