FRP Composite Wraps Over Existing Reinforced ConcreteSeptember 26, 2019By: Andrew Houston As we all know, a building’s exterior envelope and roof system serve on the front lines of defense against wind, [...]
Prolonging the Life of Aging Concrete, Cast Stone, and StuccoSeptember 26, 2019By: Marek Patrosz Deterioration is common to cementitious based building materials such as concrete, cast stone and stucco systems due [...]
Masonry Mortar Types and Proper UtilizationSeptember 26, 2019By: Jimmy Monahan In the construction world, there are thousands of manufacturers who provide countless types of building materials. [...]
What Lies Beneath the SurfaceAugust 29, 2019By: Orion Doscher – When it comes to a building’s expected lifespan, it is always important to regularly maintain the building [...]
Firestopping 101August 23, 2019By: Grace Gallagher Building fires can have devastating effects on occupants, businesses in or near the building, and first responders, [...]
Water Testing of Exterior Building ComponentsAugust 20, 2019By: Mike Lopez Leaks and their subsequent symptoms such as: damaged plaster, peeling paint, staining, discoloration, and of course [...]
Basic Considerations for Window Replacement ProjectsJuly 22, 2019By: Rebecca Reilly During the design phase of a window replacement project, building owners must consider many factors and make [...]
A QEWI’s Role in FISP ReportingJuly 12, 2019By: Joe Czaszynski In New York City, the FISP program (formerly Local law 11/98) was implemented with the public’s safety in mind. The [...]
The Importance of Proposals and Change OrdersJuly 10, 2019By: Mike Lopez During seasonal transitions when projects are nearing completion, one issue that often arises is the impact of proposals [...]
