November 6, 2002—Facility Engineering Associates (FEA) has been contracted by Texas A&M University to perform engineering consulting services for restoration of the Eller O&M Building faade.
FEA will begin work on this two-phase project by performing a forensic evaluation to determine repair plans, specifications and costs for repairs at a portion of the building. Phase II of the project will entail repairs to the remainder of the panels on the building faade.
The Eller O&M Building of Texas A&M University was constructed in 1973 and presently houses the Oceanographic and Meteorology Departments. The building is 14 stories high with 2 feet by 2 feet limestone exterior panels adhered to adjacent panels.
FEA is a nationally based consulting engineering firm that provides engineering, architectural, and environmental services related to the evaluation, repair, renovation, rehabilitation and maintenance of existing facilities. FEA is headquartered in Washington DC, and has additional office locations in Houston, TX and San Diego, CA.
