Karel Fiala

ZS Architectural Engineering

Firm Overview ZS is an architectural engineering firm that specializes in structural engineering, building enclosure consulting, BIM consulting, and forensic engineering services for clients with projects of all types and sizes. ZS consists of dedicated and highly skilled professionals, which include licensed professional engineers, structural engineers, architects, registered roofing consultants, and building scientists. Structural Engineering Services: - New Construction Design Concept to Commissioning - Tall Buildings Design - Building Additions and Expansions - Parking Structure Condition Investigation, assessment and Rehabilitation - Building Vibration Mitigation Building Enclosure Consulting Services: - Tall Building Enclosure Consulting - Historic Building Enclosure Restoration - Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) - Roof rehabilitation and replacement design - Facade Critical Examinations - Curtain Wall Design, Modeling and Construction - Thermal Modeling BIM Consulting Services: - BIM Integration with Facility Management - Strategic Planning for BIM Implementation - Laser Scanning to BIM Conversion - Virtual Construction Design (VDC) - Modeling Services for the Construction Industry Forensic Engineering Services: - Litigation Support and Expert Testimony - Laser Scanning Monitoring of Critical Facilities - Structures'​ Failure Investigations - Forensic Water Penetration Testing - Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation