Building Envelope Consulting
The building envelope is often the most expensive part of a construction project, so having trustworthy information is critical for managing risk.
Construction and Site Inspection
Construction and site inspection provides independent verification that construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Kiwa supports owners and project teams by monitoring workmanship, materials, and site practices to help ensure safety, quality, and long-term performance of constructed assets.
What we do
Inspections monitor workmanship, materials, and site practices to confirm compliance and identify issues early during construction.
Why Construction and Site Inspections Matters
Construction defects and non-compliance can affect safety, performance, and long-term durability. Independent inspection reduces rework and disputes.
How Kiwa Delivers Value
Kiwa’s inspectors bring technical expertise and objective oversight, delivering clear documentation and actionable findings.
Our services include
Construction Engineering and Inspection
Raba Kistner has provided successful construction project administration and coordination for clients throughout the Southwestern United States and beyond since 1968.
Environmental Due Diligence
Protecting the natural environment and managing risks on our clients’ behalf go hand-in-hand at Raba Kistner.
Geology and Hydrogeologic Investigations
When projects involve environmental or geological concerns, or when resource conservation is necessary, Raba Kistner can represent clients during interactions with regulatory and other government agencies, as well as local communities.
Geotechnical Engineering and Geophysical Studies
Our expertise includes field exploration services, laboratory testing, and engineering evaluation and reporting. We have worked on large, significant projects, and have tailored cost-effective services for each.
Program Management Services
Raba Kistner's Project Control and PC Sports offer a unique Program Management process that represents a higher level of planning for multiple workstreams and managing multiple related projects.
Project Management Services
Raba Kistner's Project Control and PC Sports offer clients a broad range of project management services, all of which are tailored for each project to meet the needs and desires of the Owner.
Transport Design Quality Assurance
Raba Kistner works with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and other transportation authorities to develop innovative Quality Management Programs (QMPs) and Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) for Design-Build and P3 projects.
Construction Materials Engineering & Testing
Accurate sampling and accurate testing in a quality laboratory are two of the keys to making sure your construction materials meet what the project engineers specify.
Materials Consulting and Testing
Raba Kistner is known throughout the industry as a leader for providing inspection and testing services of construction materials.
Pavement Assessment and Maintenance
Raba Kistner's knowledge of subsurface soil and groundwater conditions, combined with an expertise in pavement materials, allows us to evaluate pavement systems and performance, as well as causations of failure.
Structural Steel and Mechanical Piping Inspection and Testing
Raba Kistner provides structural steel and mechanical piping inspection and testing services for buildings, bridges, precast parking garages, mechanical piping, process piping, utility pipelines, and oil and gas pipelines.
Archaeology and Cultural Resources
Raba Kistner's experience with operating under the jurisdiction of local, state, and federal oversight agencies helps to ensure that archaeology and cultural resources compliance is achieved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Property Condition Assessment
Facility owners rely on Raba Kistner for whole building assessments to learn how systems are working to support space utilization and to develop a repair and improvement program.
Roofing and Waterproofing Inspection and Maintenance Services
Raba Kistner’s roofing and waterproofing inspection and maintenance services evaluate, test, diagnose and design many of the components that make up the building envelope to ensure longer life expectancy of the facility.
FAQs about Construction and Site Inspections
Does inspection cover all construction phases?
Yes, from early works through completion.
Is inspection independent from contractors?
Yes, Kiwa acts independently.
Are findings documented?
All observations are formally recorded.
