Buildings and structures in coastal areas are subject to long term deterioration due to the harsh environment adjacent to large bodies of salt water. Other means of deterioration include fire, flooding, insect activity, differential foundation settlement, and high wind loading. BillerReinhart produces drawings and specifications for the restoration and/or renovation of existing buildings. The company performs condition surveys of the structures and issues reports to document findings and recommendations. BillerReinhart coordinates with the client to produce a project scope. Drawings and specifications are then prepared for contractor bidding, permitting, and construction. BillerReinhart performs construction administration services such as site visits and reporting, submittal review, contractor pay application review, and field generated design modifications. In summary, BillerReinhart provides structural consultation to the client from project inception to project completion.   Renovations often include the strengthening and/or relocation of structural elements due to modified client requirements. Projects also include increasing structural capacity to accommodate occupancy changes, upgraded mechanical equipment and additional storage requirements. The company has applied their engineering expertise in projects for hotels, schools, community centers, university buildings, airport buildings, office buildings, warehouses, retail buildings, pharmaceutical plants, petroleum plants, and food processing plants.