AET > Services > Forensics > Preservation

With more than 67,000 listings in the National Register of Historic Places, chances are you will find one of these historic buildings or a building of local significance in your community. While the buildings represent our collective American heritage, many are damaged, decaying, and in need of repair. American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) has the wide range of engineering expertise to provide long-term preservation repair alternatives and guidance. The following services are available through AET to address building preservation needs:

Building Preservation Services

• Document search or review to establish the original construction, repair and maintenance history of the building

• Assessment to document as-built and existing conditions and identify the materials and features in need of repair

• Analysis to determine the significance of the distress or deterioration and develop options for repair

• Design of a preservation program to protect and sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of the building

• Preparation of specifications, plans and details of the preservation program

• Contract administration and observations during the construction phase

We work closely with the building owner and other consultants to create a preservation program that is consistent with the cultural significance of the building and provides the necessary protection from natural and manmade elements. AET follows the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and other local and national programs for building preservation.

Environmental / Preservation Services

• Asbestos-containing material surveys

• Lead-based paint surveys

• Mold testing and remediation

• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments

• Hazardous building materials assessments

We tailor environmental services to the needs of the building owner and occupants, while addressing known or suspected public health issues. Our staff is trained in proper sample collection procedures and is knowledgeable on current environmental regulations and standard practice.