CONTRACTING SERVICES

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL brings cost efficiency, confidence and expert construction management to each project.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL offers a proactive approach to construction management (CM), which lowers cost and improves quality. We offer tailored CM services for all clients. Our vast experience as constructors, in addition to our strong startup and commissioning abilities, make us uniquely qualified to manage complex projects.

We bring a variety of construction expertise to every project. Our construction managers, project controllers, resident engineers and specialty inspectors are thoroughly experienced professionals. We also draw on environmental and other technical specialists with years of expertise in each.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL will provide ample thought, insight and communication to enable all parties, to every project, to be comfortable throughout.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s experienced professionals and craftsmen are skilled in a wide range of services, including:

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has nearly half a century of experience in all phases of the construction industry. Our professionals will manage sustainable infrastructure projects to meet the most challenging deadlines, to deliver predictable cost, schedule and quality.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL will provide ample thought, insight and communication to enable all parties, to every project, to be comfortable throughout.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s experienced professionals and craftsmen are skilled in a wide range of services, including:

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has nearly half a century of experience in all phases of the construction industry. Our professionals will manage sustainable infrastructure projects to meet the most challenging deadlines to deliver predictable cost, schedule and quality.

The end of construction is not the end of our relationship. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL will continue to serve our clients, as required to ensure every aspect of the project meets their full expectations, and serve as the bridge to our next project.
GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s experienced professionals and craftsmen are skilled in a wide range of services, including:

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has nearly half a century of experience in all phases of the construction industry. Our professionals will manage sustainable infrastructure projects to meet the most challenging deadlines to deliver predictable cost, schedule and quality.

Owners and managers of commercial buildings or public infrastructure know the value of having on-site or on-call maintenance capabilities. Such services make it easier and more efficient to manage routine ongoing or annual repairs. The key to success is finding the right service provider with the right capabilities.

Smart owners look beyond simply satisfying the lowest common denominator of low unit price offered by low overhead, limited capability maintenance contractors. In finding the right partner, clients quickly realize that the added value of comprehensive capabilities far outweighs the value of a low unit price.

At GLOBAL STRUCTURAL, we save our clients’ money, time and hassle by providing comprehensive capabilities beyond just performing routine maintenance tasks. We partner with owners and engineers to solve a broad range of needs. Our comprehensive services are aimed at maintaining and managing our client’s asset value vs. just providing maintenance tasks. After all, the benefit of having an on-call repair contractor is to simplify all maintenance issues, rather than just some of them.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s comprehensive capabilities include:

• Investigative services for mapping out and planning maintenance requirements.
• Forensic services to determine the root cause of maintenance issues to solve the problem rather than just treating the symptom.
• Cost estimating services to help clients’ budget maintenance expenses and select among alternative levels of repair and maintenance.
• Design-assist capabilities to simplify the process of moving from problem identification to repair completion.
• Comprehensive range of repair capabilities to handle nearly any type of infrastructure maintenance or repair needed.
• Flexibility to adjust workforce from a single skilled worker to crews of any size
• Quality and safety programs that lead the industry—to protect your assets

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has the ability to free clients; from their maintenance problems allowing them to run their business, from facade inspections and masonry repairs to waterproofing below and above grade, from high-technology structural repairs to protection systems that prevent corrosion and future deterioration, from finding the cause of building envelope defects to fixing them for the long term from all electrical, HVAC and plumbing needs.

Every building owner recognizes the advantages of having on-sight maintenance contractors. The scope of work can vary greatly—it may involve work done by a single tradesman sealing a secondary containment area or routing cracks, or may involve larger maintenance project such as applying coatings to secondary containment or support structures.

Other traditional work outsourced to on-site maintenance contractors ranges from traditional concrete and fireproofing repair throughout the building to more complex repairs in environments during emergency situations. When these situations occur, the advantage of having on-site maintenance contracting capabilities with experience available is crucial to getting things done.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s maintenance crews can handle standard maintenance work and know how to handle quick-response emergency matters during these situations, and we can quickly survey damage and perform:

• Demolition of areas in need of repair
• Proper surface preparation
• Installation of proper anchorages
• Replacement of materials to get the unit back on line quickly and cost effectively

Advantages of On-Site Maintenance Repairs

Rather than settling for a general maintenance repair contractor as your on-site partner, consider teaming with GLOBAL STRUCTURAL—with nearly 40 years of specialty contracting experience in the residential and industrial markets—to gain added value and capabilities.

The added value starts with industry-leading safety and quality programs and the know-how of one of the industry’s most respected specialty contractors. The value grows through GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s ability to expand your day-to-day, on-site maintenance crew to whatever size necessary within 24 hours. This added value can be critical when an emergency shutdown situation turns the need for general maintenance into a critical emergency repair—where the scope of work expands and the timeframe for the work needs shrinks.

By having the right team on site day-to-day, we can diagnose problems and begin work while we assemble a specialty team of skilled workers and managers. This allows us to respond with the manpower, plan and shutdown-trained staff to handle large, emergency turnaround projects, safely and timely—all with the proper approach, products and know-how of a turn-around specialist—and all within short timeframes.

Beyond emergency situations, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s Investigate-Design-Build services for the specialty repair of infrastructure makes us the ideal partner to have embedded in your plant and available to consult—not just for emergencies, but also for planning any type of future work. Our on-site crews provide the conduit to a team of investigative, design and construction specialists who are ready to provide consultation without the hassle of going through a major procurement process to gain advice and possible solutions.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL is a leader in the restoration industry and its professionals are disaster-response at-the-ready. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL is available around the clock and stands ready to restore your property.

When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL responds immediately and uses advanced equipment and techniques to remove the water quickly. They closely monitor and document the drying process to assure your property is dried properly and thoroughly.

The Water Damage Restoration Process

Every water damage situation is a little different, and requires a unique solution, but the general process remains the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.

• Step 1: Emergency Contact
• Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment
• Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction
• Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification
• Step 5: Cleaning and Sanitizing

Step 6: Restoration

Fires can be especially devastating to your home or business. Your property will likely suffer from not only fire and smoke damage, but also widespread water damage and flooding from firefighting efforts. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL have specialized fire and water damage restoration training and experience affording prompt clean-up, and restore your home to pre-fire condition. They also can remove the pervasive smoke, odor and deep-clean soot.

The Fire Damage Restoration Process

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL knows how devastating a fire can be. Fire and water damage can leave your house unsafe and unlivable. Our fire crews are trained to clean and restore your home with as little disruption as possible. Learn more about the fire damage restoration process.

• Step1: Emergency Contact
• Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
• Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)
• Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
• Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
• Step 6: Cleaning and Repair

Step 7: And all necessary restoration

Any home or business can quickly become infested with mold as a result of the introduction of a water source, like a roof or plumbing leak. Mold can spread throughout a property in as little as 48-72 hours, and can produce allergens and irritants that have the potential to cause varied health problems and, in rare cases even death.

If you suspect that your Facility has a mold problem, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL will inspect and assess your property. If mold is found, we have the training, equipment, and expertise to remedy the situation.

Understanding Mold

Microscopic mold spores exist almost everywhere, outdoors and indoors, making it impossible to remove all mold from a home or business. Some restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold, which is a fallacy. Consider the following mold facts:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic and float freely in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, AC/heating systems, or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or on a pet.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water.
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent

Mold Remediation & Restoration Process

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL knows just how devastating mold can be. Mold damage can leave your house unsafe and unlivable. We are trained to clean and restore your home with as little disruption as possible. Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process remains the same.

• Step 1: Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
• Step 2: Mold Containment
• Step 3: Air Filtration
• Step 4: Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
• Step 5: Cleaning Contents and Belongings
• Step 6: Restoration

The skills, knowledge and experience required to repair damaged or deteriorated structures are decidedly different from those required to build new structures. These conditions demand extensive specialty-repair experience and proven quality control and assurance programs

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s experienced professionals and craftsmen are skilled in a wide range of concrete repair services, including:

• Structural & Non-Structural Cast-In-Place Concrete Repair
• Post-Tensioned Concrete Repair
• Precast Concrete Repair
• Foundation Repair

Technology Solutions for Concrete Repair

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL specializes in integrating technology-driven concrete repair and restoration solutions through our specialty contracting services. Our focus is not just to repair the damage, but to help our clients understand the root cause of their concrete infrastructure problems so that we can provide long-term, durable solutions.

Adding or Restoring Structural Capacity

There are many drivers for increasing or restoring the structural capacity of structures, including code changes, changes in use (which increase service loads), deficiencies within the structure caused by errors in design or construction, or loss of capacity due to deterioration. Regardless of the need, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL will assist in the development and implementation of value-added structural upgrades and strengthening solutions.

Because of the technical nature of strengthening designs, and the installation of specialty strengthening products and solutions, clients benefit from our special skills, procedures and experience.
Whether it is one, or a combination of several systems working together, we develop effective solutions for the most complex strengthening challenges. Solutions include:

• Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Systems
• Enlargement & Overlay Systems
• Internal & External Post-Tensioning Systems
• Micro-Reinforced Concrete Systems
• Supplemental Steel Systems
• Epoxy Injection

Technology-Solutions for Strengthening

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL specializes in integrating technology-driven strengthening solutions through our specialty contracting capabilities and the value-added products and services.

Through the early adoption and development of innovative strengthening technology, we have established stringent technical guidelines and quality standards for evaluation, design, and field installation of strengthening solutions.

Do to the increased threat of terror-related events, owners of critical infrastructure subject to potential threats are more than ever evaluating options to strengthen their infrastructure by considering force protection solutions. Many different approaches, designs, and materials are available to enhance the resistance of infrastructure to various natural and potential terrorist threats. Given the highly specialized nature of these solutions, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL can assist owners, engineers and contracting partners in the development and implementation of value-added structural upgrade and force protection solutions.

Contracting Expertise

Because of the complexity of blast-assessment and force-protection design and construction, owners, design firms and contractors require resources that can provide comprehensive solution building capabilities.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL can deliver customized, cost-effective, total solutions for force protection through the combination of our construction capabilities, the product and engineering support services and the specialized design and modeling capabilities of our blast consultant partners. Together, this team can help develop, budget and implement solutions to meet difficult challenges.

Whether it is one, or a combination of several systems working together, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has experience in efficiently installing force-protection solutions and products including:

• DUCON® Micro-Reinforced Concrete
• V-Wrap™ Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
• Tstrata Steel Plate™
• Tstrata Section Enlargements™
• VSLAB+® Bonded Post-Tensioned Slab Systems

Owners and consultants with 30-inch and above pipeline assets have a number of options available for repair and strengthening of distressed pipeline segments or proactive renewal of extended runs of pipe. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s crews have experience with pipeline repair materials and techniques, and can help owners significantly extend the life of their critical pipelines.

Pipeline Repair & Rehabilitation Capabilities

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven repair and renewal options with industry-leading specialty contracting experience to restore and upgrade the capacity of concrete, steel, and all types of pipelines. Our team of pipeline solution experts collaborates with owners, engineers, and consultants to determine the highest value solution.

Through the use of advanced technologies—such as carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strengthening systems for internal buried pipe repair and post-tensioning for external open trench repair— GLOBAL STRUCTURAL provides clients with a wide range of solutions with lower installed cost and minimal downtime or impact to operations.

Whether it is one, or a combination of several systems working together, we develop effective solutions for complex pipeline rehabilitation challenges. Solutions include:

• Pipe strengthening using composites
• Pipe strengthening using external post-tensioning
• Pipe upgrades utilizing StrongPIPE® Hybrid FRP

Technology-Solutions for Pipeline Restoration

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL specializes in integrating technology strengthening solutions through our specialty contracting capabilities and the value-added products and services.

Through the early adoption and development of innovative pipeline repair and strengthening technology, we have established stringent technical guidelines and quality standards for evaluation, design, and field installation of pipeline solutions.

Because of the potential complexities surrounding the diagnosis, repair and prevention of structural corrosion, owners are best advised to partner with a specialty contractor with extensive corrosion-repair expertise and proven field procedures and experience. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s vast experience in this area allows the identification of the root cause of the corrosion problem, select the appropriate solution and handle the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of the system that is put in place.

Contracting Expertise

When it comes to corrosion control, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s goal is not just to repair the damage caused by corrosion, but to determine the root cause and protect our client’s assets from future damage through the installation of corrosion control protection solutions. Such solutions include:

• Impressed Current Cathodic Protection
• Sacrificial Galvanic Systems
• LifeJacket® CP Systems
• Thermal Sprayed Coatings
• Internal & External Anodes Systems
• Protective Coatings, Sealers & Waterproofing Systems

Building envelope issues can quickly lead to costly property damage, safety issues and tenant dissatisfaction. Owners, engineers, and contracting partners can minimize these problems by partnering with GLOBAL STRUCTURAL for their building envelope repair needs. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s knowledge and expertise ensures that the maintenance, repair, and protection of our clients’ building assets are properly addressed and long lasting.

Contracting Expertise

Through years of experience, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has earned a reputation in preservation, repair, and restoration of all areas of the building envelope. Building envelopes are complex systems and each project is unique. The integration of evaluation, design and proper implementation of the design repair are critical to success.

We provide a wide range of specialty building envelope services, including:

• Facade inspection support
• Leak investigation support
• Brick, and stone re-pointing, repair and replacement
• Pre-cast panel repair and replacement
• Curtain wall repairs
• Façade stabilization and strengthening
• Seismic and blast upgrades
• Corrosion mitigation and control

Technology Preconstruction Capabilities

Through our partnership with select building envelope design professional firms we provide extensive preconstruction and solution-building capabilities. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s preconstruction teams provide support services and strategic consultation to architects, structural engineers and owners to assist in planning and development of solutions for a variety of structures and applications.

Regardless of the structure type, choosing appropriate waterproofing solutions and techniques requires an evaluation of factors, such as cause/effect relationships, useful life, constructability, environment, aesthetics and the overall costbenefits of the alternatives. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL understands the wide range of available solutions, and has significant experience in the selection and application of these solutions for our clients.

Moisture Control & Waterproofing Expertise

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL recognized as one of the industry’s leading specialty contractors dedicated to solving moisture problems, whether it’s a challenging moisture intrusion problem in a building envelope or more straightforward waterproofing of concrete infrastructure, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL brings its clients 40 years of experience in this field. We establish stringent technical guidelines and project-specific quality control processes for every waterproofing solution we develop to insure success.

Years of experience, an extensive in-house skilled trades training program, as well as technical solution building capability, all work together to insure success. These capabilities combined with an industry-leading safety program, instill confidence in clients seeking a durable, quality solution for their moisture control needs.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s team of moisture control specialists has extensive experience in analyzing moisture issues and applying a wide range of waterproofing approaches including identifying and installing the proper materials and systems including, but not limited to:

• Chemical Grouting
• Plaza Deck Systems
• Pile Jacketing
• Protective Sealers, Coatings & Membranes
• Sealant Systems
• Crack Sealing & Repair
• Drainage Systems
• Expansion Joint Systems

Preserving important elements of historic structures is critical to maintaining our culture and is also an integral part of adhering to important Tax Credit Programs. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s knowledge and installation experience with historic building materials makes us uniquely qualified to help owners with the structural preservation and restoration of their historic buildings.

Contracting Expertise

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has earned recognition as one of the industry’s leading specialty contractors dedicated to the repair and restoration of historic structures. Given the potential complexity of such projects, both the design and proper implementation of the design repair are critical to success.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s team of historic restoration has experience working with a wide variety of materials, including:

• historic restoration Masonry and stone
• Facade inspection support
• Building façade cleaning
• Brick Pointing, Brick replacement
• Cast stone repairs and replacement
• Terra cotta repairs and replacement
• Timber frames repairs and strengthening
• Structural Steel repairs and replacement
• Strengthening of Masonry walls
• Corrosion mitigation and control for steel frame buildings
• Painting and coating

Technology Solutions for Historic Preservation

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL specializes in integrating technology-driven building envelope repair and restoration solutions through our specialty contracting services, allowing us to restore both the aesthetic appeal and structural integrity of a variety of historic structure types.

We collaborate with our design partners to perform mock-ups and tests to ensure that the methods and schedules selected are the optimal solution. Our commitment to the project extends to adherence, as required, to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, which translate into Historic Tax Credits for owners.

Equipment failure and repairs can mean downtime and loss of productivity. At the same time, delaying repair to a foundation in order to maintain equipment uptime can cause further damage and more extensive repair to the foundation—leading to even longer downtimes. When there are signs or symptoms of failure in the foundation, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL can assist in the development and implementation of value-added foundation repair and upgrade solutions, saving both time and money.

Contracting Expertise

Whether installing new equipment or performing repairs on existing equipment, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has the knowledge and specialty contracting expertise to solve foundation challenges, safely and efficiently, ensuring longevity.

Our team becomes involved in the solution process early on to help develop the project scope and determine the best repair or installation strategy.

Through our partnerships we have access to foundation design support to repair and replace foundations as well as equipment foundation solutions, such as the Polyshield® —a pre-manufactured system constructed of polymer concrete in a one-piece shell, which replaces the traditional baseplate, foundation, anchor bolts, and grouting system.

Additionally, GLOBAL STRUCTURAL can provide clients with a wide variety of installation and repair solutions for equipment foundations, including:

• Anchor Bolt Repair and Replacement
• Concrete Surface Preparation
• Sole Plate Repair, Replacement, and Installation
• Chock Repair and Replacement
• Concrete Strengthening
• Post-Tensioning Repair
• Pre-grouting of Skid Assembly
• Cementitious and Epoxy Grouting
• Foundation Modification
• Epoxy Coating System Installation

Technology- Solutions for Equipment Foundations

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL specializes in integrating technology-driven solutions through our specialty contracting capabilities and our value-added products and engineering services. Our goal is not to simply repair the damage, but to help our clients recognize the root cause of their concrete infrastructure problems so that we can provide long-term, durable solutions.

Given steel’s lack of inherent fire resistivity, fireproofing material is often applied to exposed surfaces of structural steel and even reinforced concrete members in order to preserve and protect the structure. GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s team of experts understands fireproofing requirements, various product performance characteristics, and the proper installation and quality control procedures that can insure performance while minimizing cost and further insure the safety and longevity of all building elements.

Fireproofing Capabilities

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL has earned recognition in fireproofing of steel and concrete infrastructure. Our reputation for quality and value are the results of product knowledge, experience, and stringent technical guidelines and project-specific quality control processes.

These standards, our experience, a skilled trades training program, and an industry-leading safety program instill confidence in clients who require a durable, economic and quality solutions for their infrastructure fireproofing needs.

GLOBAL STRUCTURAL’s team of contractors and craftsmen has experience applying a wide range of fireproofing materials and systems, including:

• Concrete Encapsulation
• Fixed Water Spray Systems
• Intumescent Epoxy Coatings
• Spray-applied Fire Resistive Materials (SFRM)
• Subliming, Intumescent, and Ablative Mastics
• Lightweight Castable Cementitious Products
• Pre-formed Inorganic Panels or Masonry
• Endothermic Wraps