Coleman Consulting LLC

Engineering the envelope

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About the firm

Coleman Consulting LLC is a focused building envelope engineering practice serving the Baltimore and mid-Atlantic region. Coleman Consulting provides full-spectrum investigation, analysis, design, design peer review, construction assistance, and failure investigation of building envelope components from foundation to roof. Its work spans large commercial, institutional, and governmental buildings, ranging from historic structures to modern pressure-balanced rainscreen curtainwall assemblies. Founded in 2008 by licensed Professional Engineers Pamela and Christopher Coleman, the practice brings decades of building envelope expertise to campuses, hospitals, courthouses, and multi-family properties.

Established
2008
Team
Micro
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Architecture & Engineering

People

Pamela S. ColemanOwner

Christopher R. ColemanChief Engineer

Capabilities

Building Envelope Diagnostics & Investigation

Evaluates exterior wall assemblies, roofs, and foundations to pinpoint the root causes of performance failures.

  • Conditions Assessments

    Evaluates the physical state and performance of existing envelope systems.

  • Water Infiltration Investigation

    Diagnoses active water leakage and drafts remedial solutions.

  • Failure Investigation

    Analyzes structural and material distress within building assemblies.

  • Moisture Intrusion Diagnosis

    Identifies systemic moisture issues using targeted diagnostic testing.

Building Envelope Design & Engineering

Develops detailed plans and specifications for repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of building enclosure systems.

  • Roof Replacement Design

    Creates detailed design documentation for replacing deteriorated or failing roofs.

  • Window Replacement Design

    Develops designs to replace existing fenestration systems for improved performance.

  • Curtainwall & Rainscreen Design

    Engineers high-performance glazed assemblies and pressure-balanced rainscreens.

  • Waterproofing Design

    Designs moisture-proofing systems for plazas, foundations, and below-grade walls.

  • Blast-Resistance (ATFP) Window Design

    Designs windows and framing systems to meet anti-terrorism force protection standards.

Design Peer Review

Evaluates construction drawings and specifications to identify potential performance risks and suggest enhancements before construction begins.

Construction Support & Commissioning

Assists clients during construction to verify that building envelope systems are installed in accordance with design requirements.

  • Construction Phase Support

    Provides support, answers requests for information, and reviews submittals.

  • Building Envelope Commissioning

    Performs systematic testing to confirm building envelope performance.

Specification Development

Drafts detailed technical standards and testing protocols for critical envelope components such as air barriers.

Industries

Commercial · Government · Federal · Education · Healthcare · Life Sciences · Arts & Culture · Justice & Corrections · Multifamily Residential · Historic Preservation · Residential · Religious

Projects

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Robert Bogomolny Library

Baltimore, MD · Education · Client: University of Maryland, Baltimore

University of Maryland Baltimore County - Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building

Baltimore, MD · Life Sciences · Client: University of Maryland Baltimore County

Baltimore County Circuit Courthouse

Baltimore County, MD · Justice & Corrections

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Health Sciences Facility

Baltimore, MD · Healthcare · Client: University of Maryland, Baltimore