The building envelope is the complete boundary system that separates the interior of a building from the exterior environment. When it performs well, it goes unnoticed. When it does not, problems show up everywhere and piecemilled fixes become the norm – never truly solving the issues and causing larger emergencies long-term, decreasing the value. 

Leaks. Energy loss. Interior damage. Repeated repairs that never fully solve the issue.

Most properties do not have an envelope failure. They have a visibility problem.

Our Asset Management program is designed to provide visibility of your building envelope so issues are identified early, risks are managed proactively, and long-term performance is protected.

By including Building Envelope Management we help you stop living from repair to repair, wasting costs due to reactive fixes. Starting with a risk assessment, consistent inspections and reporting all visible online and with your account manager we provide you with full visibility and understanding of your Building Envelope so issues are identified early, risks are managed proactively, and long-term performance is protected.

Our program gives you a consistent way to track your building’s roof condition, plan maintenance, monitor performance, and document everything in a format your team can actually use. Year after year, even when people/teams change. Visible online 24/7 via our digital database and within reports customized for you by our team, delivered periodically as you choose. 

What the building envelope includes:

Our program can evaluate and track the condition of:

  • Facade and exterior wall systems
  • Roof systems
  • Foundations and structural boundary elements
  • Windows, glazing, and storefront assemblies
  • Insulation performance considerations
  • Air barriers and vapor barriers
  • Penetrations, transitions, and critical details
  • Structural components tied to envelope integrity

How this program helps

Unlike one-time assessments, our Asset Management Program provides building envelope management as a key factor to help establish a baseline and then track change over time. This allows you to understand what is stable, what is changing, and what requires attention before costs escalate.

We focus on:

  • Early warning signs that often get overlooked
  • Practical prioritization instead of blanket recommendations
  • Clear documentation that supports compliance and planning
  • Reporting that makes sense to leadership, owners, and operators

Why owners and operators asked us to include this in our program: 

Envelope failures rarely stay isolated. When the boundary system breaks down, repair costs increase quickly and often affect multiple systems at once.

Building Envelope Management helps reduce water intrusion risk, support code compliance, improve capital forecasting, and create consistency across vendors and stakeholders.

Most importantly, it shifts the conversation from reacting to issues to managing them intentionally.

If you want to understand what your building envelope is telling you before problems escalate, contact assets@ndlgroupinc.com or schedule an intro call below.