Facade consulting plays a critical role in building performance, safety, and regulatory compliance, especially in dense urban environments. From existing condition assessments and restoration strategies to code alignment and constructability reviews, facade decisions directly impact approvals, long-term maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

Milrose supports owners, architects, and development teams with facade consulting services across a range of project types, including new construction, exterior restorations, facade inspections, recladding initiatives, and green roof projects. Quality assurance and quality control are critical components throughout. They are most effective when implemented as a holistic, continuous program from design through fabrication and installation. Our team takes an active role in ensuring systems are manufactured and installed per project documents, from visiting glass manufacturers to identifying deficiencies in the field.

For new construction, we fully integrate advanced parametric software and BIM delivery systems to develop exterior wall systems, study alternate solutions, represent architectural intent via 2D drawings and 3D BIM models, and provide market knowledge to support cost analysis and procurement. Once facade components are designed, we assist in bidding, purchase, testing, manufacture, and installation, including scope writing, shop drawing review, material submissions, mock-up testing, and onsite supervised installation.

Shop monitoring is one of the most valuable methods to identify and address potential problems before wall systems arrive on site. This continuous quality control ensures consistent fabrication and helps prevent rejections and delays in the field. Our team provides shop monitoring services worldwide to verify that wall components and systems are manufactured in compliance with approved design documents and specifications.

For restoration and historic preservation work, our approach goes beyond the physical, recognizing that existing structures carry individual stories and architectural imprints worth preserving. Our techniques are rooted in traditional building systems while leveraging today’s advanced technology to address complex documentation and maintenance challenges, evaluate existing materials, and prolong building life. Our team is well versed in Local Law 11, DOB protocol, Landmarks Preservation requirements, and the corresponding approvals process.

Full site monitoring services include inspection of all facade-related curtain wall installation, waterproofing, roofing, and exterior sealant application. Inspections verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and best industry practice, including sign-off on the DOB TR-1 for facade. Site monitors report observations daily and issue correction and deficiency lists used by the General Contractor as part of their QA/QC program.

As a fully accredited Class 1 agency compliant with the International Accreditation Service (IAS), we perform Special Inspections across the following categories: Wall Panels, Curtain Walls, and Veneers; Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS); Detailed Welding; Post-Installed Anchors; and Masonry Construction, meeting the Special Inspection requirements mandated by New York City’s building code for designated building components and systems.

By combining technical expertise with practical regulatory insight, we help teams identify potential challenges early, streamline approvals, and move projects forward with greater clarity and confidence.