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Jerry Reich is widely respected for his advancement of the technology of architecture, especially in construction and detailing of exterior walls. He works closely with the world’s finest architects in Chicago and across the country to translate their designs to economical and sound construction. Jerry is an acknowledged expert on the viability of exterior walls.
Jerry pioneered changes in construction, developing new techniques while working abroad, primarily Asia, where American technology was unavailable. He translates complicated concepts into buildable solutions, often benefiting the industry as well as the project. He works closely with manufacturers and contractors to explore innovative and economical solutions to technical issues. His results are technologically superior.
In addition to his knowledge of design and construction, Jerry is an expert in the investigation, laboratory and field testing, and remedial repair/replacement of failed building systems, components, and materials and problems with exterior walls, related to air infiltration and water penetration, material failures, moisture control, and ice/snow.
During his 18 years at Skidmore Owings & Merrill Chicago, Jerry contributed to research, development, which led to technical solutions for exterior wall design on challenging buildings. He developed a unique appreciation for combining quality design with economical construction. In his 17 years at Schal/Bovis, Jerry focused on creating new industry solutions to construction problems, enhanced the quality of exterior wall construction and established a protocol for working closely with design architects on technical construction issues. In 10 years, Jerry built a thriving consulting practice focused on exterior wall issues for Horvath Reich CDC. Today, he consults to clients on exterior wall and building envelope design.
As an architect/builder, Jerry has expertise in the design, detailing and construction of large and small complex projects. He has worked on projects with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors and exterior wall contractors throughout the world. He thrives on mentoring youth, introducing them to careers in the technical aspects of architecture and design.
Jerry Reich is widely respected for his advancement of the technology of architecture, especially in construction and detailing of exterior walls. He works closely with the world’s finest architects in Chicago and across the country to translate their designs to economical and sound construction. Jerry is an acknowledged expert on the viability of exterior walls.
Jerry pioneered changes in construction, developing new techniques while working abroad, primarily Asia, where American technology was unavailable. He translates complicated concepts into buildable solutions, often benefiting the industry as well as the project. He works closely with manufacturers and contractors to explore innovative and economical solutions to technical issues. His results are technologically superior.
In addition to his knowledge of design and construction, Jerry is an expert in the investigation, laboratory and…
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