David VAN VRANKEN

Senior Inspector
Houston, TX

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David VAN VRANKEN

Professional Licenses

Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP)

Expertise

Commercial Education Government Healthcare Residential Building Insulation Fenestration Roofing & Waterproofing Sealants & Coatings Litigation Support Construction Site Analysis & Supervision/Inspections Curtain Wall & Window Wall Masonry Metal Panel Owner's Rep Stucco Thermal Imaging Forensic Testing / Investigation Mock-Ups Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Pressure Testing Progress Inspections Site Monitoring Systems Inspections Air Barrier / Water-resistive Barrier Leak Detection / Moisture Intrusion / Investigation
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Services

Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Window Replacement Architectural & Engineering Design Consulting Envelope Consulting Expert Witness/Diligence/Consulting Failure Investigations Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Site Monitoring Testing Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Litigation Support Risk Analysis Forensic Investigations Owner's Representation Testing & Laboratory Services
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About David VAN VRANKEN

Mr. David Van Vranken is a building envelope expert specializing in design, construction, and forensics restoration. As a Senior Inspector with SOCOTEC in Houston, Texas, he is dedicated to solving client’s building enclosure related problems with his 10+ years of expertise. He has extensive building envelope consulting experience via a wide range of projects for both existing buildings and new construction in design peer review, condition assessment, investigation, evaluation, repair design, thermal simulation and analysis, construction administration, and testing. In addition, he specializes in various building enclosure systems for below-grade waterproofing, deck and plaza waterproofing, exterior wall cladding, fenestrations, and low-sloped roofing systems.

Professional Experience

1 YEAR WITH FIRM | 10 YEARS IN INDUSTRY

Emile Wang serves as a Senior Inspection for the Building Envelope division of SOCOTEC in Houston, Texas. His former positions in the industry include Building Science Consultant with Morrison Hershfield, and QA/QC Inspector at Vaghn Construction. 

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, History – University of Texas at Austin – 2010

Registrations

  • Level 1 Thermographer, Infrared Training Center​
  • OSHA 30​
  • Building Enclosure Commissioning Process Provider (BECxP)

Practice Areas

  • Investigation​
  • Due Diligence​
  • Restoration & Repair​
  • Repositioning​
  • New Construction​
  • Roofing & Waterproofing​

Representative Projects

CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT​

  • *George R. Brown Convention Center Improvements & Partnership Tower​
  • EDUCATION​
  • *Rice University – Cannady Hall​
  • *Texas A&M RELLIS Campus – STEM Building, TX​
  • *Texas Christian University – Harrison Admin Building, TX​
  • *University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – Institute of Neuroscience, TX​
  • *University of Texas Tyler – College of Pharmacy, TX​

GOVERNMENT​

  • *Texas Department of Transportation – Stassney Campus, Austin, TX​
  • *Travis County Probate Court Renovation, TX​

HEALTHCARE / LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCE​

  • *Harris County Institute of Forensic Science​

RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY​

  • *300 Main / 305 Soledad​
  • *Bridgeland Starling​
  • *Pearl Rosemont​
  • *Settler / Athenia

* Work performed prior to joining SOCOTEC

Contact

David VAN VRANKEN

Professional Licenses

Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP)

Expertise

Commercial Education Government Healthcare Residential Building Insulation Fenestration Roofing & Waterproofing Sealants & Coatings Litigation Support Construction Site Analysis & Supervision/Inspections Curtain Wall & Window Wall Masonry Metal Panel Owner's Rep Stucco Thermal Imaging Forensic Testing / Investigation Mock-Ups Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Pressure Testing Progress Inspections Site Monitoring Systems Inspections Air Barrier / Water-resistive Barrier Leak Detection / Moisture Intrusion / Investigation
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Services

Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Window Replacement Architectural & Engineering Design Consulting Envelope Consulting Expert Witness/Diligence/Consulting Failure Investigations Roofing, Waterproofing & Below Grade Site Monitoring Testing Building Code / Plan Review & Interpretations Litigation Support Risk Analysis Forensic Investigations Owner's Representation Testing & Laboratory Services
+ See more