Construction Assessment and Inspection

Single-family Residence, Ellensburg, Washington

During construction of a single-family residence, Fulcrum completed inspections of the wood building components for the presence of water impact and mold growth. The residence consisted of more than 15,000 square feet of finished living space. Purpose of the inspections was to provide a building free of mold growth with demonstrated third-party inspection. Inspection confirmed presence of localized mold growth on less than 5% of all wood components. Where mold growth was identified, Fulcrum-trained contractor workers completed remedial efforts removing all mold growth with antimicrobial cleaners.

Final inspection confirming completion of all remedial actions, absence of excessive moisture in building materials, and absence of mold growth was required prior to continuing any additional construction activities within the space. The process enabled Fulcrum to clearly provide record of inspection for each wall, component, and room of the residence with a documented cleaning and inspection record.

Hospital Facility, Spokane, Washington

Fulcrum was retained by the owner of a large medical facility to provide professional services associated with water impact and subsequent damage to a large roof mounted heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit. The HVAC unit was placed as part of a new construction projection that provided critical care services at the facility. The water intrusion occurred as a result of steam line that failed during testing and initial use and resulted to water impact to the inner insulation layers of the HVAC unit. Remediation efforts required the field disassembly of interior sound attenuation surface finishes to access, remove, and replace glass fiber insulation and other porous materials.

Working with the hospital’s selected contractor, a highly respected contractor experienced in hospital control measures but inexperienced in moisture and mold remediation, Fulcrum guided the project through identification, remediation, and restoration. The HVAC unit provided service to a critical service area of the facility and was absolutely necessary to enable the newly constructed area to open as scheduled while eliminating the potential for impact to the sensitive patient population. Aggressive response actions by all parties and expedited replacement for damaged components enabled the newest area of the medical facility to open to patient use following a final terminal cleaning.