The project will renovate Russell Hall, originally constructed in 1967, reconfiguring all living, bathroom and some programmatic spaces. This includes providing additional privacy for students in community bathrooms and removing built in furniture which are specific improvements requested by students. The construction budget for the 213,000 square foot structure is $44,500,000.
Merik performed building envelope commissioning services for the University of Georgia. A full slate of services were provided, including observation and testing of the roofing, windows, sealant, brick veneer, and steel shelf angles.
Merik conducted ASTM 1105 testing (water and air) of mockup units and installed units. More than 50 windows were water tested at various levels and elevations using the AAMA 501.2 standard.
Michael Baker is a Principal at Merik, Inc. who is a Registered Architect in five states and Registered Roofing Consultant. Mike has over 40 years of varied architectural and building enclosure consulting experience. Mr. Baker has served as an Architectural Program/Project Manager, Design Architect, and Construction Inspector. Over the last 7+ years, Mike has been a Senior Building Enclosure Consultant conducting and managing building enclosure investigations, enclosure field testing, water intrusion investigations, and property condition assessments for new and existing buildings. He is a specialist in roof assessments and replacement design. Mike provides building enclosure consulting services for Architects, General Contractors, Developers, and Building Owners.
Prior to joining Merik, Mike spent 6 years as a building enclosure consultant at Terracon Consultants and 1.5 years as a Roofing Consultant for the USPS RAMS Roofing Program for Wood, PLC – both companies in Atlanta, Georgia.
