Building Diagnostics Services

We are often asked “what exactly is building diagnostics?” It sounds like something might be sick. In a way this is correct. The failure of building components can cause damage to a building and shorten its overall life expectancy, often without any visual signs. A loss of building efficiency and structural damage can occur, creating hazardous conditions and unhealthy environments. We have partnered with FCG Roofing Consultants of Asheboro, NC, HCR Hummer Construction Resources of Roanoke, VA and West & Stem Architects of Winston-Salem, NC to provide a One Stop Shop approach to building assessments. Please visit our partner links to learn more about them. Another feature of our building diagnostics and assessments services includes energy audits. Energy audits of your commercial building will increase comfort, lower energy bills, increase your resale values and provide discounts with insurance companies and tax related incentives

Tom Smithey, AIC, CPC, LEED AP, CET, ALCM, who has been with HICAPS Inc. since 1999, is the Program Director for the Building Diagnostics Division. He is a graduate of the Building Construction Program at Virginia Tech and is a Certified Professional Constructor. He is one the professionals working with NASCLA to draft a National Contractors’ Licensing Exam and personally holds General Contractor Licenses in NC, SC, VA, GA and FL.