Experience

Façade Consultants

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Expert Façade Consulting for Construction and Litigation

• Building Envelope Consultation, Expert Witness

  • Nov 2010 - Present

  In this capacity, Mark Meshulam consults with architects, engineers and building owners on new construction and improving existing building envelopes with a special expertise in windows, curtainwalls and glass. Meshulam serves as an expert witness in scores of legal matters and disputes including falls from windows, injuries due to glass or windows, excessive condensation, and failure of the building envelope. Having spent over a year in construction laboratories throughout the… Show more In this capacity, Mark Meshulam consults with architects, engineers and building owners on new construction and improving existing building envelopes with a special expertise in windows, curtainwalls and glass. Meshulam serves as an expert witness in scores of legal matters and disputes including falls from windows, injuries due to glass or windows, excessive condensation, and failure of the building envelope. Having spent over a year in construction laboratories throughout the United States, Meshulam coaches building professionals on the best use of laboratory and field testing. He tests performance of windows and building envelope using such tools as spray rack, flowmeter, manometer, infrared camera, moisture meter, endoscope, and wind velocity meter on site in the field. He performs industry standard AAMA and ASTM tests for air infiltration and water penetration and is capable of devising tests for custom applications. Drawing upon his experience as a contractor, Mr. Meshulam is able to ascertain the codes and industry practices not necessarily published, and improve designs for most cost effective installation and higher performance. Committed to field quality control, Meshulam issued illustrated installation manuals for selected projects, and taught training courses for installers. Meshulam now brings these clear, highly illustrated presentation methods for the benefit of clients, to assist in communicating difficult technical problems in support of an expert opinion. Meshulam is an accomplished author and speaker, having published over 80 trade articles posted at www.ChicagoWindowExpert.com. He has spoken at numerous industry events, including seminars where Architects and Engineers earn continuing education credits. Follow Meshulam and the latest in windows, glass and building envelope here: https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoWindowExpert Meshulam'c CV: http://www.chicagowindowexpert.com/MMeshulam-CV.pdf

• President

  • Jan 2010 - Present

• President

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2020



Mark Meshulam LLC - Building Envelope Consultant

• Northbrook, IL, USA

• President

  • Nov 2010 - Present



Mark Meshulam Exterior Building Consultant

• Northbrook, IL, USA

• Chicago Window Expert - Authority Website

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  ChicagoWindowExpert.com receives over 800 visitors per week. CHICAGO WINDOW EXPERT ARTICLE CATALOG Author: Mark Meshulam — Window leaks and failures — My Windows Leak! Storm Damage to Windows and Glass Window Glazing Leaks Leaks and Problems with Vinyl Windows Aluminum Window Leaks Window Sealant Failure Wood Window Leaks Curtainwall Leaks Fixing Window Leaks in Tall Buildings Window Condensation: Top 10 Fixes Deadly Falls from Windows:… Show more ChicagoWindowExpert.com receives over 800 visitors per week. CHICAGO WINDOW EXPERT ARTICLE CATALOG Author: Mark Meshulam — Window leaks and failures — My Windows Leak! Storm Damage to Windows and Glass Window Glazing Leaks Leaks and Problems with Vinyl Windows Aluminum Window Leaks Window Sealant Failure Wood Window Leaks Curtainwall Leaks Fixing Window Leaks in Tall Buildings Window Condensation: Top 10 Fixes Deadly Falls from Windows: Preventable? — Glass and glass failures — Annealed, Heat Strengthened, Tempered and Insulated Glass Insulated Glass Seal Failure Diagnosing Glass Breakage Glass Breakage and Pre-Existing Damage Breaking Glass Shower Doors & Enclosures The Lowdown on Low-E Glass Fine Tuning Low-E Glass Low-E Glass for Cooling Loads Thermal Images of Insulated Glass Types — Masonry leaks and failures — Leaks and Mold in Walls: the dirty little secret Testing Leaking Brick Walls Leaks Through Split Face Block — How to attack window leak and building envelope problems — Choosing a Window Consultant or Exterior Building Consultant Legal Claims and Disputes in Construction Preparing for a Window Leak Survey Keying for Window Leak Survey Documentary Photos for Window/Curtainwall Survey Performing a Window Survey — Window design, testing and restoration — Test Your Mettle at Construction Research Lab The Dynamic Water Test Designing Buildings for the Very Windy City Historic Window Renovation Restoring Steel Windows Field Museum Window Replacement Window Repair or Window Replacement? Envision the Wind in a Blizzard The Symbolic Value of Buildings Wynning in Glass Vegas Chicago Energy Conservation Code for Dummies Does Chicago Code Require Low-E Glass? — Future building design — News from the Green Front Future of Windows CWE Goes Solar, Visits Solar Power Plant — Influential people and companies — Bill Baker of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP: Tall Buildings and the Burj Khalifa Interviews with Historic Mike Jackson, PPG, Guardian, Viracon Show less ChicagoWindowExpert.com receives over 800 visitors per week. CHICAGO WINDOW EXPERT ARTICLE CATALOG Author: Mark Meshulam — Window leaks and failures — My Windows Leak! Storm Damage to Windows and Glass Window Glazing Leaks Leaks and Problems with Vinyl Windows Aluminum Window Leaks Window Sealant Failure Wood Window Leaks Curtainwall Leaks Fixing Window Leaks in Tall Buildings Window Condensation: Top 10 Fixes Deadly Falls from Windows:… Show more ChicagoWindowExpert.com receives over 800 visitors per week. CHICAGO WINDOW EXPERT ARTICLE CATALOG Author: Mark Meshulam — Window leaks and failures — My Windows Leak! Storm Damage to Windows and Glass Window Glazing Leaks Leaks and Problems with Vinyl Windows Aluminum Window Leaks Window Sealant Failure Wood Window Leaks Curtainwall Leaks Fixing Window Leaks in Tall Buildings Window Condensation: Top 10 Fixes Deadly Falls from Windows: Preventable? — Glass and glass failures — Annealed, Heat Strengthened, Tempered and Insulated Glass Insulated Glass Seal Failure Diagnosing Glass Breakage Glass Breakage and Pre-Existing Damage Breaking Glass Shower Doors & Enclosures The Lowdown on Low-E Glass Fine Tuning Low-E Glass Low-E Glass for Cooling Loads Thermal Images of Insulated Glass Types — Masonry leaks and failures — Leaks and Mold in Walls: the dirty little secret Testing Leaking Brick Walls Leaks Through Split Face Block — How to attack window leak and building envelope problems — Choosing a Window Consultant or Exterior Building Consultant Legal Claims and Disputes in Construction Preparing for a Window Leak Survey Keying for Window Leak Survey Documentary Photos for Window/Curtainwall Survey Performing a Window Survey — Window design, testing and restoration — Test Your Mettle at Construction Research Lab The Dynamic Water Test Designing Buildings for the Very Windy City Historic Window Renovation Restoring Steel Windows Field Museum Window Replacement Window Repair or Window Replacement? Envision the Wind in a Blizzard The Symbolic Value of Buildings Wynning in Glass Vegas Chicago Energy Conservation Code for Dummies Does Chicago Code Require Low-E Glass? — Future building design — News from the Green Front Future of Windows CWE Goes Solar, Visits Solar Power Plant — Influential people and companies — Bill Baker of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP: Tall Buildings and the Burj Khalifa Interviews with Historic Mike Jackson, PPG, Guardian, Viracon Show less



Builders Architectural Products, Inc

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Executive Vice President

  • Jan 1993 - Mar 2011

  Builders Architectural Since 1981, involved with Builders Architectural in multiple capacities including Technical Sales Engineer, VP Operations, Director of Engineering, and Owner. Builders Architectural has consistently ranked among the top 3 Glass & Glazing contractors in Chicago, and among the top 35 in the USA. Specialties include glass, windows and curtainwalls for high-rise buildings, schools, hospitals, government buildings ­ both for new construction, rehab and historic… Show more Builders Architectural Since 1981, involved with Builders Architectural in multiple capacities including Technical Sales Engineer, VP Operations, Director of Engineering, and Owner. Builders Architectural has consistently ranked among the top 3 Glass & Glazing contractors in Chicago, and among the top 35 in the USA. Specialties include glass, windows and curtainwalls for high-rise buildings, schools, hospitals, government buildings ­ both for new construction, rehab and historic renovation. Expanded company capacity from $3.5 million to $25 million annual revenue. Built engineering capabilities to industry state-of-the-art levels, including incorporation of continually evolving presentation standards, integration of structural engineering, bill of materials, user instructions and 3 dimensional details into shop drawings. Developed library of details allowing efficient production as well as persuasive presentations for sales purposes. Developed new product such as scores of unique aluminum extrusion dies utilized in a new, successful and broadly used window-wall system. Creative product applications including the use of aluminum castings in building construction. Created two new company divisions: BART ­ Builders Architectural Repair & Testing DocSys Document Systems ­ Digital Archiving for Construction Documents

• Vice President of Operations

  • Jan 1985 - Jan 1993

  · Developed computer-based project management systems for management of submittals, approval of invoices, logistical programming of multiple material truckloads. · Provided direct project management for selected high-profile jobs with track record of highest profit margins in the company. This includes contract administration, maintaining budget, ongoing customer contact, supervision of subcontractors, coordination of field activities, … Show more · Developed computer-based project management systems for management of submittals, approval of invoices, logistical programming of multiple material truckloads. · Provided direct project management for selected high-profile jobs with track record of highest profit margins in the company. This includes contract administration, maintaining budget, ongoing customer contact, supervision of subcontractors, coordination of field activities, managing suppliers, quality control, billings and collections. · Supervised and trained project managers. · Oversight of all laboratory and field testing. Have spent nearly one year at specialized laboratories overseeing construction and testing of full-scale mockups of buildings which would later be built full size, up to 57 stories. Mockups are tested for air infiltration, water penetration, structural, thermal, impact, acoustic and seismic performance. Laboratories include