LEED Platinum Building Envelope Consulting
Construction Support
Quality assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
- Comprehensive submittal reviews
- Jobsite inspections and construction monitoring
- Repair protocols
- Pay requisition reviews and RFI responses
- Field testing for water penetration resistance
- Final compliance assessment and project close-out
Addressed Exterior Building Enclosure Systems
Cladding.
Curtain walls.
Glazing.
Priming & Painting.
Sealants.
The Aventura Optima Plaza, designed by Behar Font Partners, is the first LEED Platinum Certified high-rise in the city and the second in the state. GCI Consultants joined the project to help ensure the building envelope systems met the highest standards of performance and compliance. Initially, our team conducted in-depth submittal reviews to verify adherence to specifications, contract documents, product compatibility, design requirements, and local building codes. Through meticulous quality control inspections and field testing, we identified significant challenges, including non-compliant installations, water leakage issues, and exposed laminated glass edges requiring specialized solutions.
To address these issues, our team:
- Prepared detailed reports outlining deficiencies and repair recommendations
- Participated in negotiation meetings with responsible parties
- Developed repair protocols and identified qualified repair contractors
- Conducted pre-bid meetings and monitored repair work through ongoing site inspections and testing
Our recommendations led to the following outcomes:
- Reworking fabrication and installation to meet industry tolerances
- Resolving water penetration issues with validated field testing results
- Ensuring compliance with Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
- Implementing innovative solutions for exposed laminated glass edges
After construction, GCI conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the glass curtain wall systems. This included visual inspections, destructive testing, and water infiltration testing. Our team also assessed interior walkway glass floors, prepared detailed reports, and managed the repair process to ensure the building envelope achieved optimal performance. Our proactive approach helped ensure that critical systems, such as curtain walls, glazing, cladding, and sealants, functioned seamlessly together to meet the rigorous standards required for LEED Platinum certification.
GCI Consultants specialize in managing construction quality control for the exterior building envelope systems to help keep everything on track and meet the highest standards. Whether you’re seeking LEED certification or simply striving for excellence in construction, our team is here to help you achieve your goals. To discuss how we can support your next development project, contact our team for a consultation.
The Aventura Optima Plaza, developed by AKKO Group, consists of a nine-story, 114,000 square foot office tower and a four-story medical building connected by a rooftop terrace over an eight-story parking garage. Its LEED Platinum certification underscores the project’s commitment to sustainability, setting a new standard for high-performance building envelopes in Miami and standing as a testament to innovative design in architecture.