Consulting
Assess conditions and define the path forward
Use consulting engagements to understand constraints, reduce guesswork, and establish a technically credible basis for decisions before design or procurement moves ahead.
Independent facade access consulting
Facade Access, Fall Protection, and Building Maintenance Access Services
Highline Consulting advises building owners, architects, developers, and property teams on the assessment, design, and documentation of safe access strategies for work at height on new and existing buildings. Every engagement is grounded in worker safety, code compliance, and practical building operations.
Consulting
Design
Documentation
New construction and existing buildings
How the work is organized
Three service lanes, one coordinated strategy
Highline's services are structured to meet projects where they are. Some clients need an early assessment, some need detailed system design, and some need clear operating documentation. Many need all three, sequenced correctly.
Design
Integrate access systems before they become a problem
Design work focuses on coordinated, code-aware solutions that support long-term maintenance while preserving architectural intent and avoiding expensive late-stage retrofits.
Documentation
Turn strategy into clear operational documents
Documentation services support safe operations, compliant procedures, and project-specific records that owners, managers, and contractors can rely on.
Why this matters
Safe access planning works best when it is treated as building infrastructure
Facade access and fall protection are often introduced too late, after roof layouts, structural assumptions, or maintenance strategies are already fixed. That delay creates friction for owners, design teams, and contractors.
Highline steps in to make those decisions clearer. The work is technical, but the outcome is practical: fewer surprises, better coordination, and systems that can actually support real-world maintenance and construction operations over time.
The firm's scope can begin with a targeted assessment, expand into design, and continue into documentation support. That continuity is especially valuable when projects involve both new equipment decisions and the liability concerns that come with long-term use.
Led by Sean Branecki, Principal and Cal/OSHA-approved SIT Surveyor (SIT License #40), Highline gives clients direct senior involvement and independent, manufacturer-neutral judgment throughout the engagement.
Detailed service pages
Explore the specialized work Highline performs
Each engagement type below has its own focus, deliverables, and decision context. The detailed pages are the right next step when a project already has a defined need.
Consulting
Site Survey and Assessment Report
Field-based evaluation of existing conditions, risks, and system limitations to guide maintenance planning or future upgrades.
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Consulting
Due Diligence for Asset Acquisition
Review access and fall protection conditions during acquisition planning so buyers understand exposure before a deal closes.
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Consulting
Load Test Prescription and Oversight
Engineering-backed load test planning and oversight when systems need verification, documentation, or defensible evaluation.
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Design
New Construction Projects
Coordinate long-term maintenance access early so it fits the building, the operations plan, and the architectural intent.
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Design
Existing Buildings Retrofit
Develop retrofit strategies for buildings that need updated access systems, fall protection, or maintenance planning.
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Documentation
Operating Procedures Outline Sheet (OPOS)
Prepare operating procedures outline sheets that support safe building maintenance operations and owner accountability.
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Documentation
Plan of Service for Window Cleaning
Create project-specific service documentation that translates access strategy into real maintenance workflows.
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Documentation
Certified Work Plans for Construction
Provide engineering-backed work plan documentation when construction activities require a clear, reviewable safety approach.
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How Highline works
Assess. Coordinate. Document. Support.
The right sequence depends on the project, but the work usually follows a recognizable pattern. Highline helps teams move from uncertainty to a workable plan without losing sight of safety, compliance, or long-term use.
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Assess
Review existing conditions, planned use, project constraints, and maintenance requirements.
02
Coordinate
Align access strategy with architecture, structure, operations, and liability considerations.
03
Document
Translate the chosen approach into clear design criteria, procedures, or project-specific deliverables.
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Support
Stay involved through review, refinement, and issue resolution as the project advances.
Who Highline works with
Built for teams responsible for real buildings and real liability
Highline is a fit for projects where worker safety, maintenance practicality, and defensible engineering judgment all need to be addressed together rather than in separate silos.
- Developers and owner representatives
- Architects and design teams
- Property managers and building engineers
- Construction and project management teams
- Building owners evaluating existing conditions
- Teams preparing for documentation, retrofit, or due diligence work