Alan E. Hipps

Experience

Alan Hipps is an experienced building enclosure consultant. His work includes building enclosure condition assessments, design peer reviews, field testing, investigations of new and existing structures, and repair design to address moisture-related deterioration of above- and below-grade enclosure systems.

Mr. Hipps has experience with parking structures, academic, residential, hospital, and institutional buildings. He is knowledgeable in a wide range of building enclosure components and systems, including curtain walls and aluminum window systems, skylights, metal wall panels, brick masonry, air and vapor barriers, roofing systems, waterproofing, traffic-bearing membranes, and sealants. His background includes masonry, concrete, structural steel, and wood construction.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Building Enclosure Consulting

• Wexner Inpatient Hospital - Columbus, OH: Peer review, construction observation, and building enclosure field performance testing of new multistory hospital patient tower
• BGSU Technology Engineering Innovation Center - Bowling Green, OH: Building enclosure peer review and construction observation
• Cleveland Zoo Rainforest - OH: Peer review and construction observation of new primate enclosures

 

Construction Troubleshooting

• Erie Insurance, Thomas B. Hagen Building - Erie, PA: Construction period services and building enclosure field performance testing
• UC Health Emergency/Surgery Department - Cincinnati, OH: Construction period services and building enclosure field performance testing of curtain wall systems

 

Facade Assessment

• University of Pittsburgh Student Housing - PA: Facade condition assessment of multiple structures, including close-range assessment
• Cleveland Zoo Rainforest - OH: Facility assessment of roofs, skylights, interior waterproofing, and geodesic dome

 

Repair and Rehabilitation

• Beggs Building - Columbus, OH: Investigation of rainwater penetration; design and preparation of repair documents for facade reclad to address water penetration; stone aggregate panel replacement and repair of terra cotta cladding
• Swagelok Global Headquarters - Solon, OH: Investigation of a sprinkler pipe break utilizing air leakage site detection testing methods, development of repair recommendations, and support during implementation of repairs
• Lubrizol Headquarters - Wickliffe, OH: Assessment and preparation of curtain wall rehabilitation contract documents to address water leakage through curtain walls
• Holden Forest and Gardens - Cleveland, OH: Assessment, design, and preparation of repair construction documents for below-grade waterproofing repair

 

Failure/Damage Investigations

• National Geospatial Intelligence Agency - Springfield, VA: Water leakage investigation of skylight, gutter, and curtain wall
• OSU Hopkins Hall - Columbus, OH: Investigation of rainwater penetration through roofing, fenestration systems, and stone masonry
• Sarepta Therapeutics - Columbus, OH: Condensation investigation of curtain wall system at laboratory facility

 

Roofing and Waterproofing

• City of Cleveland Recreation Centers - OH: Replacement design and construction period services for four recreation center roofs
• Columbus Sports Stadium - OH: Investigation of rainwater penetration through metal roof and repair design consulting
• Cleveland City Hall - OH: Roof replacement design and construction period services for various roof assemblies of a historic building

Windows/Curtain Walls/Skylights

• Harrisburg Federal Courthouse - PA: Design peer review and quality assurance reviews of unitized curtain wall production
• Phipps Conservatory - Pittsburgh, PA: Investigation of rainwater penetration through sloped skylight system

Registrations

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
LEED Accredited Professional
Level 1 Thermographer

Education

Kent State University
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 2008
Master of Science, Architecture, 2009