We solve building envelope problems.
Copeland Building Envelope Consulting, Inc. (CopelandBEC) is a building envelope consulting practice founded in 2018 with offices in Atlanta, Boston, and Minneapolis. CopelandBEC serves building owners, property managers, architects, attorneys, and contractors across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast United States, specializing in roofing, waterproofing, windows, curtain walls, masonry, and other exterior building systems. Its team of licensed engineers and certified specialists delivers investigations, repair design, building enclosure commissioning, and construction-phase quality assurance for building types ranging from historic landmarks and university facilities to new community infrastructure.
Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) · Registered Roof Observer (RRO) · Certified Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (CBECxP)
Matt CopelandSenior Principal, President
Arjun BirPrincipal, Southeast Director
Sean MaidenPrincipal, Director of Operations
Edward FarringtonTechnical Lead
Bianca ArrudaOffice Manager
Autumn DeanStaff Consultant, Midwest Director
Carmen PrantilStaff Consultant, Northeast Director
Phoebe McCartanStaff Consultant
Graham MarkertJunior Consultant
CopelandBEC works with owners, architects, contractors, and property managers to diagnose and resolve problems across roofing, waterproofing, window, curtain wall, masonry, and other exterior building systems. Engagements range from single-component assessments to full-project commissioning.
Condition assessments, diagnostic water testing, and failure investigations to identify root causes and develop targeted repair recommendations.
Construction documents, repair details, and technical specifications for envelope restoration and replacement work, covering roofing, masonry, waterproofing, and window systems.
Design review, shop quality assurance observation, and field quality assurance observation to verify that new envelope systems are designed and built to perform as intended, including support for LEED-targeted projects.
Peer reviews, bid-phase support, and technical oversight during construction to ensure envelope work meets design intent and supports long-term building performance.
Education · Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Residential · Affordable Housing · Historic Preservation · Religious · Sports & Recreation · Government · Research Facilities · Airports
Atlanta, GA · Sports & Recreation · Client: Georgia Institute of Technology
Built for the 1996 Olympics, the Georgia Tech Campus Recreation Center offers comprehensive fitness and aquatic amenities for the Atlanta campus. CopelandBEC investigated reported drainage issues and developed repair recommendations.
Boston, MA · Commercial · Client: Bergmeyer Architects
CopelandBEC supported Bergmeyer Architects in transforming an aging retail space into an iconic sporting facility, providing envelope consulting services throughout design and construction for this first urban Dick's House of Sport location.
Affordable Housing · Client: Dietz & Company Architects
Essex Apartments is a Queen Anne style masonry structure originally built in 1888, restored into a 12-unit residential property. CopelandBEC collaborated with Dietz & Company Architects to provide building envelope details and specifications for masonry restoration, window replacement, and roofing replacement.
Exuma, Bahamas · Airports
Exuma International Airport is the primary gateway to the Exuma chain in the Bahamas. CopelandBEC is providing building envelope consulting for a multi-million dollar renovation to modernize the facility and improve international flight capacity.