Those who live in the Gulf Coast Region, especially residents of hard-hit areas like Northern Florida, are fairly savvy about preparing for a hurricane. But if it’s been a while …
Responsible Water Infiltration Testing in Construction Defect Cases: You Can Make Anything Leak…But Should You?
When an expert is called upon to provide testimony in a construction defect case involving water leakage, it’s often assumed that they’ve conducted their testing using ethical, scientifically-backed standards to …
Wall Talk: Barrier Systems
Chris Matthews of GCI Consultants hosted a recent Everything Building Envelope podcast, with guests Bret Taylor and Jason Bondurant on hand for a comprehensive discussion of how walls are constructed …
Behind the Facades
Chris Matthews, Vice-President of GCI Consultants, hosts the latest episode of the Everything Building Envelope podcast, with facades investigations on the agenda. He was joined by Shauna Serafini and Jason …
Water Leakage Investigations
Water leaks are often overlooked in the aftermath of the torrential rains and violent winds that wreak havoc on Florida’s buildings, yet they present a serious threat to the structure. …
Water Leakage Investigations
Water Leakage Investigations Paul Beers made a welcome return to the Everything Building Envelope podcast, following an extended hiatus as he helped clients recover from the 2017 and 2018 hurricane …
Paul Beers Quoted in Washington Post Article
Protective scaffolding surrounds a nine-story glass office building in downtown Bethesda where pieces of glass have fallen onto sidewalks. Montgomery County officials ordered that the scaffolding be installed in February …
Infrared Testing for Construction
The Everything Building Envelope podcast ventured into the topic of infrared technology recently, with Terry Malagoli and Ilsa McIntyre of Infrared Testing Inc. on hand to discuss how the technology …
GCI Wins Readers Choice Awards 3 Years in a Row!
March 7, 2019—Florida Community Association Journal magazine announced its sixth annual Readers’ Choice Award winners in the March 2019 issue of the magazine with an expanded section profiling notable winners …
Deploy Drones for Envelope Inspections
Inspecting your building envelope and roof is no easy feat. The taller your building, the more dangerous it is to gain access to the upper levels. Plus, the time-consuming nature …