Brantley May is a Building Scientist and Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) specializing in root-cause environmental forensics, building envelope performance, indoor air quality (IAQ), and complex moisture dynamics.
Brantley brings a rigorous, diagnostic approach to solving persistent building failures, indoor environmental contaminants, and mechanical design imbalances.
With advanced training in mechanical engineering principles and specialized expertise in mycology, psychrometrics, and structural drying, Brantley evaluates built environments at the intersection of building physics, occupant health, and HVAC performance.
He is certified by the McCrone Research Institute and Ochsner Medical Center for high-level microscopic identification of fungal spores and pollen, making him a trusted authority in complex indoor environmental investigations.
Core Expertise & Areas of Practice
Building Science Forensics & Envelope Performance: Diagnostics covering infiltration, duct leakage, moisture intrusion dynamics, and thermal envelope integrity.
Indoor Environmental & Microbial Investigations: Root-cause analysis for mold, mycotoxins, infectious disease control, and volatile organic compound (VOC)/chemical exposures.
Mechanical Systems & Moisture Control: Evaluation of psychrometrics, structural drying protocols, odor mitigation, and HVAC/building system interactions.
Plan Review & Remediation Oversight: Technical consulting for pre-construction, remediation design, contractor oversight, and post-restoration verification.
Professional Certifications & Licenses
Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) — American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC)
State-Licensed Mold Assessor (Florida)
Building Performance Institute (BPI) Credentials:
Building Analyst
Building Envelope Professional
Infiltration & Duct Leakage Expert
Microscopy & Fungal Identification: McCrone Research Institute & Ochsner Medical CenterAdvanced Technical Certifications: Structural Drying (ASD), Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Odor Control (OCT), Mycotoxin Identification, and Infectious Disease Control
Leadership & Industry Roles
President, American Building Science Academy
State Credentialed Instructor & Proctor, providing state accreditation testing and education for environmental and mold professionals
At Building Science Advisors, Brantley leverages his multidisciplinary background to deliver actionable, scientifically validated solutions for commercial and residential properties—ensuring durable structures, efficient mechanical performance, and healthy indoor environments.
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