We are a dedicated team of building science fanatics eager to help you make better buildings.
Bianca Arruda
Office Manager
With broad experience in contract, insurance, and general administration Ms. Arruda keeps us all organized and on track.
Arjun Bir, PE, RRO
Principal, Southeast Director
Arjun Bir is a building scientist and licensed professional engineer (GA, AL, SC, NC, TN) with a background in structural engineering, and a specialization in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of building enclosures (roofing, exterior wall, fenestration, and waterproofing systems).
He has worked on 110+ projects and has managed building enclosure consulting services exceeding $50M in construction value. Arjun leverages his 12+ years of leadership experience in non-profit, startup, and academic research spaces to deliver effective engineering solutions and an unmatched client experience.
Matt Copeland, PE, RRC
Senior Principal, President
An experienced building envelope consultant, Mr. Copeland has helped owners, architects, contractors, developers, property managers and attorneys throughout the United States to resolve their building envelope problems.
Matt founded Copeland Building Envelope Consulting in 2018, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in all of New England, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. Matt is also a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC).
Susannah Davis
Senior Consultant
Susannah is an experienced building envelope consultant with a passion for materials and collaboration. Since earning her Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science at Smith College, she has enjoyed working on projects across New England and the AEC industry. She recently completed a Master’s degree in Plastics Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell, and she hopes to educate and advocate for responsible polymer use in the building envelope world and beyond. With a focus in roofing and waterproofing, she looks forward to continuing to alarm her family and friends with “Roof of the Day” and “Pit of the Day” photos throughout all the deep dives and new heights with the Copeland BEC team!
Edward Farrington, RRO
Technical Lead
Mr. Farrington brings to the practice over 25 years of experience in the building enclosure and architecture field. Edward applies his knowledge and skill to construction administration.
Sean Maiden, PE, RRO
Principal, Director of Operations
Mr. Maiden has over 9 years of experience consulting on building envelope issues including investigations, peer reviews, laboratory and field testing, repair design, and building enclosure commissioning (BECx). Sean is a licensed Professional Engineer in MA, VT, and IA.
Autumn Dean
Staff Consultant, Midwest Director
Autumn is a building envelope professional with a special interest in historic buildings, hygrothermal modeling, and diagnostic investigations. She holds a degree in building science with a minor in environmental science from the University of Minnesota. Autumn is passionate about making buildings better for both people and planet and believes that every project is a puzzle worth solving.
Phoebe McCartan
Staff Consultant
Phoebe graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Systems Management with an emphasis in Building Science and Technology and a minor in Construction Management.
In her time at the University of Minnesota, Phoebe co-lead the “Phillips ReGen” retrofit team to first place in the attached housing division and overall residential division of the Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon Building Design.
Carmen Prantil
Staff Consultant, Northeast Director
Carmen is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Systems Management, with a Building Science and Technology emphasis. More recently, Carmen has been integral to several successful projects at a Cambridge, MA university you probably know, including waterproofing and curtain wall repairs.