Structural Durability and Lifecycle Solutions
Bridges / Transportation Structures
Transportation structures offer unique challenges due to their aggressive environments and logistical challenges including traffic and public access. Heavy loading, environmental exposure, and long service-life requirements govern the performance of transportation infrastructure. BAU provides condition assessment, testing, and rehabilitation engineering services to support asset management, risk prioritization, and long-term planning.
Water and Wastewater Structures
Water and wastewater systems are subject to unique aggressive conditions and may present high risk to workers. We are confined space entry trained and work with industry partners to ensure the safety of our workers. Chemical attack, abrasion, and aging materials influence the performance of water and wastewater infrastructure. BAU provides assessment and rehabilitation engineering services that support reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term serviceability.
Marine Structures
Operation in aggressive environments with constant exposure to moisture, chlorides, and mechanical wear drives deterioration of marine assets. BAU evaluates degradation mechanisms and develops repair and protection strategies that emphasize durability, constructability, and lifecycle performance.
Industrial Facilities
Industrial facilities can show accelerated deterioration due to unique aggressive environments. Our team is well versed working within these complex environments while keeping safety at the forefront. We strive to complete projects in industrial facilities on an accelerated schedule to minimize operational interruptions. Demanding operational conditions, chemical exposure, and environmental factors place significant stress on industrial assets. BAU supports owners through assessment, materials evaluation, and durability-focused design to extend service life and reduce operational risk.
Design / Build Durability Consulting Support
Successful delivery under Design–Build contracts depends on early technical input and close coordination. BAU supports teams through durability design, materials selection, and construction-phase engineering to align design intent with field execution.
Energy
Reliable performance under complex environmental, operational, and regulatory conditions is critical to energy infrastructure. BAU provides assessment, testing, and durability engineering services that support lifecycle planning and long-term reliability.
Dams
Long service lives, exposure conditions, and safety considerations govern the performance of dam infrastructure. BAU assists owners through condition assessment, materials evaluation, and rehabilitation planning to support informed, long-term decision-making.
Buildings
Across their lifecycle, these assets are subject to material degradation, environmental exposure, and changing functional demands. BAU supports the assessment, design, and rehabilitation of structural systems, building envelopes, and protective systems to maintain safety, durability, and long-term performance.
Our Expertise
Service Life Extension Through Durability Engineering
We bring an in-depth understanding of how different construction materials deteriorate over time. By looking closely at the specific environment and use of within each structure, we apply targeted solutions to address corrosion, decay, and wear. Our goal is to provide the right intervention at the right time to extend the functionality and service life of your asset.
Design-Build Support
Design-Bid - Build Support
Concrete Durability Design
Watertight Concrete
Steel Durability Design
Protective
Coatings
Cathodic Protection
Concrete Thermal Control Planning
Repair Design
Bridge Deck Testing
NDT of Concrete
Timber Assessment
Masonry Assessment
Structural Strengthening
Tower Inspection
Construction Management