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Lindsey A. DeWeerd

Associate II

Experience

Lindsey DeWeerd’s experience includes condition assessments, investigations, analyses, and development of repair documents for existing buildings. She also possesses expertise in peer reviews, field testing, and construction period services for the quality assurance/quality control of new construction and repairs to building enclosure systems.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Leakage investigation

Comerica Banking Centers - Ann Arbor, MI; Livonia, MI; and Melvindale, MI: Investigation and repair recommendations for below-grade waterproofing, split slab waterproofing, masonry, windows, and basement slab moisture
High Point School - Ann Arbor, MI: Investigation and repair recommendations for remediation of water penetration at storefront windows and rainscreen facade
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch - MI: Investigation and repair recommendations for remediation of water penetration at plaza waterproofing

Roofing and Waterproofing

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch - MI: Roof consulting services, including design and preparation of repair documents for roof replacement
City Archives and Records Center - Grand Rapids, MI: Preparation of construction drawings and specifications for roof replacement
Comal Independent School District - New Braunfels, TX: Roof consulting services for multiple school district buildings, including design and preparation of repair documents for roof replacement
Hyde Park Cooperative - Detroit, MI: Assessment of existing roof conditions; recommendations for repair or replacement

Repair and Rehabilitation

Kalamazoo State Theater - MI: Limited exterior review of ongoing infiltration issues, review and recommendations on potential safety-related issues, and development of comprehensive repair and rehabilitation program for building facade

Facade Assessment

Highland Towers - Southfield, MI: Visual facade survey and repair recommendations of concrete masonry elements for subsequent repairs
Detroit Public Safety Headquarters - MI: Facade assessment of metal panels to satisfy City of Detroit facade ordinance requirements
Flint Federal Building and US Courthouse - MI: Assessment, cost estimates, and development of repair drawings and specifications for limestone cleaning and repairs
Theodore Levin US Courthouse - Detroit, MI: Assessment and recommendations for limestone masonry cleaning and repairs
Woodward Gardens Parking Structure - Detroit, MI: Facade assessment of precast concrete panels and brick cladding to satisfy City of Detroit facade ordinance requirements

Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Services

Royal Oak City School District - Detroit, MI: Preparation of repair documents for masonry repairs and roof replacements for multiple buildings; construction period observation and technical support services
Ludington Pumped Storage Facility - Ludington, MI: Roof Plaza and concrete water stop construction period observation and technical consulting services
University of Michigan, Mosher Jordan Dining Hall - Ann Arbor: Repair design for waterproofing and facade repairs; construction period observation, quality control, and technical support
Woodward West - Detroit, MI: Building enclosure construction observation of new mid-rise residential building

Education

Lawrence Technological University
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 2021

WJE Detroit
30700 Telegraph Road
Suite 3580
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Tel: (248) 593-0900
ldeweerd@wje.com

Practice Areas

Leakage Investigation
Roofing and Waterproofing
Repair and Rehabilitation
Facade Assessment
Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Services
Code Assessment

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