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Building Envelope & Safety Consultants
CMR Group Inc.
d/b/a
R.M.X. of America
Framingham Corporate Headquarters
617-888-7028
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Building Envelope & Safety Consulting
Condominium Reserve Studies
Peer Plan Review
Condition Surveys
Water Infiltration Investigations-Infrared
Preventive Maintenance Investigations
Property Condition Assessments
Building & Workplace Safety Investigations
Forensic Investigations
Building Envelope Services
Roofing, Masonry, Windows, Doors,
Foundation, Facade/Cladding, Stucco
Studies
Design
Project Administration
Project Supervision
Expert Witness-Testimony
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Table of Contents
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Cover
Table of Contents
Introduction
Executive Team of R.M.X Of America
R.M.X. Of America Books For Purchase
Building Ordinance Services
Building Envelope Services
Phase 1 Investigation, Study and Evaluation
Phase 2 Design and Specification
Phase 3 Project Management
Experience
Expert Witness-Testimony
Experience
Solar and Green Roof Installation Inspections of Roofs
Building Envelope Investigations
Condition Surveys
Water Infiltration Investigations
Experience
Building Condition Services
Property Condition Assessments
Peer Plan Reviews
Experience
Parking Garage’s and Plaza’s
Condominium Reserve Studies
Experience
Infrared Investigations
Building & Workplace Safety Investigations
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In 2012 we enter a new era in roof-ing, waterproofing and building envelope protection. The roofs, walls and windows of your proper-ties are now entering the green building era with the added prob-lems of hyper inflation in building costs related to world wide raw materials shortages. R.M.X. of America (a CMR Group Inc. Company) is growing into one of the premiere consulting organi-zations in the United States, with the expansion of our brand in all 50 states with over 400 locations. A million square feet of roofs, high
rise buildings, historic structures, underground garages and plazas are all within our teams proud background. Our team has performed consulting services on billions of square feet for clients in the past few decades. Our team understands what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Perfecting the weathering elements, components and systems of the manufacturers are the biggest design concern still in building a quality; roof, wall or window element or system in your properties. We do not go for standard details but we customize the indus-try principals and practices with your building's architectural features to make sure the building works when we are done. In cases where failures have occurred on other buildings brought to us after the fact, we find solutions through; forensics and mediation or expert witness resolution. Testing in house with moisture meters, infrared cameras test-cuts, reverse engineering, and out of house electron microscopes and other forms lab testing all help us to find the answers for our clients. In the 1980's there were 108 single ply roof system manufacturers, now there are a cool dozen or so left. These products are constantly changing and evolving to comply with new codes, labor and environmental regulations. Plaza's and parking garage projects have been our specialty for 25 years and structural teams we work with have created the very best in moisture protection and structural integrity. Road and bridge waterproof-ing is becoming a major public concern and R.M.X. of America has the team to bring you results. Historic and monumental restoration projects continue to be one of our most well known divisions. The masonry upgrade work on stucco, brownstones, sandstones, limestone's and brick structures has been award winning in many districts over the last 10 years. The slate, tile and copper roofing work we have completed has also won awards for the past two decades. Whether it is a new building or an existing struc-ture, R.M.X of America has the team to get your projects weather tight on time and under budget.
CMR Group Inc.
d/b/a
R.M.X. of America
Framingham Corporate Headquarters
617-888-7028
www.rmxofamerica.com
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R.M.X. Of America Executive Team
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Don Cassano, CEO
Mark Kelly
Director Engineering & Safety Consulting
John Bingle
Director of Business Development
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RMX of America
Books For Purchase
Written By Our Team
Order By Phone Email, on-line
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$69.95 plus tax $39.95 plus tax
An American Journey about every roof type
throughout the USA. A must have for any
contractor, engineer, architect, building man-
ager, building owner, and student.
The Facts about Roof Safety. A must have for
any roofing contractor, government building
department, safety engineer, building manag-
er, building owner, and student.
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Building Envelope Services
Roofing, Masonry, Waterproofing
Doors, Windows, Foundation
Phase 1, 2 and 3
Investigation, Study and Evaluation Phase 1
Recommendations for repairs, replacements, and long-term pre-
ventative maintenance.
Budgets associated with our recommendations.
Design & Specifications Phase 2
Pre-design consultation and recommendations.
Updated budget expectations as a result of the final design considerations.
CSI Formatted technical specifications.
AIA Approved General Conditions and Formats.
CAD plans and details
A complete listing of pre-qualified contractors for bidding.
Pre-bid meeting to ensure specifications, details, and project pa-
rameters are well understood prior to bid submission.
Bid review and award recommendations.
Project Management Phase 3
Project oversight and management keeping projects on budget and on
schedule.
Periodic site inspections during the construction to monitor construc-
tion progress and verify all work is being completed according to the
R.M.X of America design and specifications as issued for the project.
Project Management ensures proper documentation of the project and
review and approval of payment requests from the contractor.
R.M.X. of America represents the Owner ensuring that any issues arising are dealt with imme-
diately.
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Building Envelope Consulting—Masonry, Windows and Siding
Residential
This is just a sampling of thousands of projects completed
By The Team Of R.M.X of America
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Boston, Ma. Masonry and Stucco Replacement with Iron Rails
Boston, Ma Masonry, Windows and Doors Restoration
Boston, Ma Masonry, Windows and Doors, Wood Panels
Restoration
Boston, Ma Masonry and Stucco Restoration
Boston, Ma masonry, Window Repairs and Restoration
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Building Envelope Services
Mediation / Expert Witness Phase 4
In the world of solving problems there is no substitute for education, experience and training in the fields involved. R.M.X. of America has one of the best reputations in the building envelope business in under-standing the products and how they inte-grate for maximum performance in archi-tectural buildings. We have been very suc-
cessful on behalf of our clients, in this regard.
Examples: Shingles, Siding, Windows, etc. The largest US class actions in the roofing world in the USA have been handled with R.M.X of America as it's lead expert on the case. A billion sq ft of PFRI Phenolic Foam was represented in the Federal Court successfully in the USA alone.
R.M.X of America has also worked with many international firms worldwide as well. Individual cases for Major world known hospitals, private sector firms: Hershey's, Dominos Pizza - world headquarters, military institutions including West Point, Annapolis, Quantico etc. and other clients of distinction with technical problems solved and parties getting done with disputes.
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Building Envelope Consulting
Expert Witness-Testimony
This is just a sampling of thousands of projects completed
By The Team Of R.M.X of America
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Expert witness expert on largest USA roofing case in history
PFRI - Phenolic Foam / acid corrosion on steel decks
Mark Kelly
Expert witness on shingle manufacturer cases -
largest steep slope cases in history
Mark Kelly
Cal Shake case in California -
synthetic roof tile expert witness
Mark Kelly
Consulting work in over 35 states on class
action expert witness cases
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Building Envelope Consulting
Building Investigations
Condition Surveys
(providing an accurate picture of the Building Envelope for easier planning and better decision making)
Recommendations for repairs, replacements and long term preventive mainte-nance.
Budget associated with our recommendations
Water Infiltration Investigation
(The unseen damage from water infiltration problems can far exceed the damage that is visible)
Water infiltration is the most common cause of mold in buildings.
R.M.X. Of America is highly regarded in expertly find-ing, diagnosing, and solving water infiltration prob-
lems in your buildings.
Not only can we rapidly identify water infiltration but we also provide cost effective solutions to repairing
the problem.
INFRARED INVESTIGATIONS OUR SPECIALITY
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Building Envelope Consulting
This is just a sampling of thousands of projects completed
By The Team Of R.M.X of America
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Boston, Ma. Archdiocese of Boston Re-Roofing Consulting
Ann Arbor, Mich. Domino’s Headquarters Largest Copper Roof
In the USA...Mark Kelly
The largest roof consulting assignment in New England
50 public schools and 8 public buildings in one contract for $
775,000.00 (3/4 million dollars in consulting fees)
Mark Kelly
Edison NJ One Million Square Foot Roofing System
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Building Condition Services
Property Condition Assessments
(An accurate picture of a property's physical assets before investing can help in calculating true costs and life expectancies to
incorporate into long term investment strategy and ROI of the property)
These reports are effective when negotiating purchase price of a property as well as finan-cial planning
Peer Plan Review
(Architectural and Design/Build Firms rely on experts in the engineering disciplines to assist in the overall design and inte-gration of components as a standard practice, but the Building Envelope is often a afterthought)
The latest construction designs depend on efficient and sustainable ener-gy practices, and the Building Envelope is a key component in that pro-cess.
Combining the expertise of R.M.X. of America together with that of other construction and en-ergy-related disciplines will contribute to a high quality project and help to anticipate field con-ditions that may need adjustment, prior to the project being bid.
This will potentially save the client from paying for costly change orders and re-designs during the construction process.
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Clear concise reports that forecasts the immediate and future repairs and associated costs.
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Building Envelope Consulting
Construction Projects
This is just a sampling of thousands of projects
completed
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Construction Management By Don Cassano
100,000sf Self Storage Development
Don Cassano joined others on this development
and restoration of this Historical Mill in Blackstone
Valley of Massachusetts
Don Cassano served on the Development
Team of this Upper New York RE Developer
providing permitting and development con-
sulting
Chicopee, Ma
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Building Envelope Consulting
Condominium Reserve Studies
Provide accurate assessment of all condominium common area components.
Comprehensive report includes a descriptive text and photographic index of current
conditions.
Customized spreadsheets provide both a standard replacement reserve schedule and a second “Project Planner” spreadsheet that targets particular compo-nents to be addressed in the near future. Project Planner spreadsheets provide you with real time scenarios for the board to consider, from both asset-management and strictly financial points of view.
Benefits:
When a regularly scheduled Reserve Study program is implemented, and subsequent updates are performed, they provide an association board and its property manager with a very helpful tool to determine their current and future positions.
Property Managers are then able to precisely forecast their capital and repair project picture from
both a timing and financial aspect. This will make the budgeting process easier and more accurate.
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Building Envelope Consulting
Recent Condominium Reserve Studies
This is just a sampling of thousands of projects complet-
ed
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Belmont, Mass 115 Condominium Townhouses
Mark Kelly and Don Cassano
2011
Boston, Ma 68 Unit Condominium
Mark Kelly
2011
Boston, Ma 5 Unit Condominium
Mark Kelly
2011
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Infrared Investigations
Infrared Scan
Non-Invasive Diagnostic Evaluation Identifying
Heat Loss Diagnostic
Building Envelope Sidewall Analysis
Energy Conservation
Energy Audits
Moisture Diagnostic Issues
Plumbing Leaks
Flat Roof Moisture Inspection
Results
Improve Energy Efficiency
Identify Infiltration of Water and Air
Locate Missing, Damaged or Wet Insulation
Verify Construction Materials & Workmanship
Resolve Post-Construction Disputes
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Building & Workplace
Safety Investigations
R.M.X. Of America
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