Facility Consulting Group

Qualifications
& Experience
Roof Evaluations
Design
Thermographic Services
Construction Observation
Contract Administration
FACILITY CONSULTING GROUP

BACKGROUND
Founded in 1993 as a subsidiary of Utility
Technology Engineers-Consultants (UTEC)
Dedicated staff of trained, experienced
professionals led by Randal S. Keel
Providing Consulting, Project Management &
Inspection Services Nationwide
Senior staff has over 140-combined years of
general contracting and roofing experience
“The goal at
FCG is to help
preserve buildings and
equipment through predictive,
preventative maintenance”

KEY STAFF
Alan S. Zimmerman
Field Operations Manager
Alan has over 40 years’
experience as a roofing
consultant, quality
assurance observer, and as
a roofer (from apprentice to
mechanic). Mr. Zimmerman
has been with FCG over 24
years, and is a Registered
Roof Observer with the RCI.
Kevin Hogan
Roof Technician, RRO
Kevin has over 36 years in the roofing
and construction business having
worked his way through the ranks
from laborer to superintendent.
He has owned and operated his
own construction and roofing
company and is a licensed General
Contractor in Florida. Additionally,
he is a licensed pilot.
Randal S. Keel
General Manager
Randy previously worked for a
major roofing contractor as a
project manager, inspector and
estimator. He also worked as a
roofing manufacturer’s technical
representative. He has over 35
years of experience in the roofing
industry; manufacturing, design,
installation and evaluation. Mr.
Keel has been with FCG for over
24 years.

STATE
OF
THE
ART
SERVICES
AT FCG we consistently exceed our client’s
expectations, in the process of saving them
money from costly mistakes. This is accomplished
through a dedicated staff of trained, experienced,
professionals with the ability to assess and evaluate
existing facilities and the monitoring of new and
retrofit construction using state-of-the-art, hightech
methods and equipment.
Our drones can access almost any part of a
building, and collect more useful information
using its high-quality image, video, and thermal
cameras. Even though there is still a requirement
for the human expertise, a drone-based building
inspection is faster, and more efficient.

​FCG provides a wide range of thermographic services. Our
Thermographers are certified by The Infraspection Institute.
FCG uses infrared, capacitance and nuclear equipment to
perform nondestructive testing. The following is a review of the
equipment and testing procedures:
Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera
The Infrared Camera is used to detect the presence of moisture
in roof systems due to the differential heat loss between wet
and dry insulation.
Nuclear Moisture Meter
The nuclear gage we use is a noninvasive moisture detector The
depth of accurate readings of the nuclear moisture detector is
approximately 6 inches.
Capacitance Leak Seeker
The capacitance scanner detects the presence of moisture in
the roof system due to the differences in the dielectric constant
between water and roofing materials.
Each of these systems has unique limitation, and neither should
be used in the presence of standing water; therefore utilizing
two of them in combination provides a desirable cross check
with a correspondingly higher confidence level in the results
obtained.
EXPERT WITNESS
The stress of lawsuits especially over non-performing roofs can be
overwhelming, but when it happens, you'll want an expert on your side.
Facility Consulting Group, can provide professional, independent, and
unbiased expertise during any legal disputes. FCG consultants throughout
the years have provided expert testimony helping clients make their case
as we provide services to identify and document the problems in a manner
which can be used during depositions and trials.

KNOWN
BY THE
COMPANIES
WE KEEP!
· Wal-mart
· Procter & Gamble
· Energizer Battery Co.
· HR Associates, AIA
· International Paper
· RJ Reynolds Co.
· Bowater Paper
· US Postal Service
· University of North Carolina
· Duke Progress Energy
· Universal Furniture
· General Motors Corp.
· Raleigh/Durham Airport
· University of South Carolina
· Cummins Engine Company
· Ford Motor Company
· Thomas Built Buses
· City of Seneca, SC
· North Carolina Zoological Park
· US Department of Energy
· Comfort Inn
· Randolph Hospital
· Presbyterian Church USA
· And, many, many more!

Information is a necessary and valuable tool for proper decision-making. Before the building
owner can proceed with any replacement or corrective action of the existing roof system,
complete, accurate, up-to-date information needs to be available about its condition. FCG
performs a thorough investigation of the roof system and provides a comprehensive, easyto-read
report, complete with photographs, roof drawings and recommendations. With this
report, the building owner can make informed decisions about the best way to proceed in
protecting their investment, both inside and outside the building. The owner can be confident
that the best information available has been provided to make those decisions.
40-Point Inspection by FCG
INTERIOR
Inspect for signs of leaks, interview
occupants
1) Floor
2) Bottom of Roof Deck
ROOF
3) Surface condition
4) Ponding water
5) Aggregate coverage
6) Blisters/ridges/patches
7) Condition of laps and seams
8) Insulation attachment
WALL & CURB FLASHINGS
9) Proper adhesion
10) Termination
11) Fasteners
12) Caulking
13) Metal counterflashing
PENETRATIONS
14) Properly flashed
15) Terminations
16) Fasteners
17) Caulking
18) Rust
19) Pitch pan filler
SKYLIGHTS
20) Properly flashed
21) Terminations
22) Fasteners
23) Metal counterflashing
24) Cracks
25) Seals
GUTTERS/DRAINS/SCUPPERS
26) Properly flashed
27) Caulking
28) Fasteners
29) Debris/standing water
SHEET METAL
30) Properly attached
31) Fasteners
32) Joints sealed, caulking
33) Rust, deterioration
MISC.
34) Walk boards properly
installed
35) Protection under gas lines
and sleepers
36) No debris on roof surface
EXTERIOR WALLS
37) Staining from leaks
38) Downspouts and
connections in proper
condition
39) Caulking at control joints
40) Proper drainage at base of
walls

I am the president of Summergate
Condominiums at 4881 Cypress
Woods Dr. Orlando, FL 32811.
Summergate was built in 2000
and is comprised of six three story
buildings (216 units) with concrete
tile roofs. We’ve had ongoing
roof leaks over the years and
are on our fourth roofing vendor.
We always do our due diligence
on the vendors we hire, but I’ve
come to believe that most roofing
companies are inept.
In August 2016 we engaged
Facility Consulting Group to assist
us with obtaining a detailed
proposal from the roofing vendor
we selected and to oversee the
repair work contracted for. I am
thankful we did because once
again we would have been
totally ripped off if we had not
had the reports and pictures
provided by FCG to present to
the roofing vendor in order for
them to complete the repairs as
quoted/agreed to.
I would highly recommend
Facility Consulting Group as a
third party to oversee/validate
any major roof work you hire a
roofing company to do.
Sincerely,
Mike Harris
President
Summergate Condominiums

“During the past 6+ years, our
company has been working
with Facility Consulting Group on
numerous different kinds of roofing
projects. Their company offers high
quality services and we can say that
we have always been satisfied with
their work. I strongly recommend the
services of Facility Consulting Group
and I am looking forward to working
with them again for future roofing
projects.”
Marshall Fuller, Director
Facility Services Dept.

Case Study #1
Historic building owned by the National Park Service
FCG was called in after reroofing was already underway and problems were being
detected. Moisture problems and leaks were discovered by the General Contractor during
the reroof. Also, the project was being delayed due to slow work performed by the roofer.
FCG was called in to evaluate the work done
to date and found the following problems:
• The existing roof being covered was wet
and not properly prepared for a new roof
• The insulation specified by the roofer did
not meet the Energy Code and was not
compatible with the system being applied
or the roof it was being installed over.
• The new membrane system was not being
properly tied-in each day, allowing for
moisture to enter the system and damage
the new insulation and creating leaks and
damage to the existing building.
• The new roof system was not being installed correctly at the roof drains, preventing
proper drainage and creating ponding water on the roof, which would void the new
roof warranty.
• The new roof system was not being adhered properly creating voids which would not
meet the wind uplift code requirements
The contractor wanted to remove the damaged and improperly installed materials and
re-install as work progressed.
FCG convinced the Owner to remove all of the newly installed materials, along with the
wet existing roofing and install a newly designed system, meeting the Energy Code and all
wind uplift requirements and drainage needs.
RESULT:
The final roof was completed within 3 months of FCG’s initial inspection, with no further
leaks during tear-off or reroof. The building was able to remain open to visitors during
construction with no loss of admission revenue. A full 20-year Manufacturer’s warranty
was issued upon completion of the work.

Case Study #2
A large shopping center with a single ply roof
sustained heavy damage during a large storm.
The shopping center’s regular roofing contractor planned to just patch the damage.
FCG contacted the owner and their
insurance company and suggested
an infrared survey of the roof prior to
repairs to ensure no further damage
had occurred.
FCG conducted the infrared survey
and found numerous areas where
wet insulation was spreading from
damage and impact point as well as
several areas of damage the roofer
had not located.
RESULT:
The wet insulation was replaced along with the materials that were damaged during
the roof repairs. The long-term viability of the roof was restored rather than just holes
being patched.
FCG conducted a campus-wide roof survey at a community
college in eastern NC. FCG was able to inspect and provide
detailed condition assessment reports on 15 buildings,
giving the Owner life expectancy estimates and repair/
replacement priorities on each roof area. These estimates
allowed the Owner to budget for critical needs over the next
5-10 years. For example, 3 buildings had been scheduled
for roof replacement based on the recommendation of a
local roofer. FCG was able to show the Owner how to make
strategic repairs to these roofs, putting off replacement
for several years, allowing the owner to put some of that
money into a more critical roof replacement and redirect
other funds to another more pressing campus project.
Case
Study #3

FACILITY CONSULTING GROUP
147 B Dublin Square Road
Asheboro, NC 27203
336.625.0901 | 336.625.0919
www.fcg-usa.com