There’s significant evidence that weather-related disasters are on the rise. In 2020, the United Nations published a report that examined the number of disasters, as well as the ensuing lives …
Before & After Hurricane Tips For The Gulf Coast Region
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 …
Getting Expert Help With Storm Damage Insurance Claims
As spring unfolds in Florida, we’re preparing for the possibility of tornadoes and thunderstorms that can cause storm damage to commercial properties and homes. Then, hurricane season begins on June …
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. …
Major Hurricane Dorian
Major Hurricane Dorian was the fifth depression, fourth named storm, second hurricane, and the first major hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. Dorian was also one of the strongest land-falling …
Winds of Change
Derek Segal, building consultant with GCI, was at the helm of the Everything Building Envelope podcast recently, hosting a fascinating discussion with meteorologist Rocco Calaci, of LRC Services. Rocco Calaci …
The Complete Guide to Last-Minute Evacuations
As we approach Hurricane Season in 2019, GCI Consultants would like to provide you with some useful information provided to us by our friends at Million Mile Secrets. Here is …
Panama City Hurricane Inspections
GCI Consultants Begins Hurricane Michael Damage Inspections GCI Consultants, LLC., a building envelope consulting firm with expertise in Hurricane Damage Inspections, is establishing an inspection team in the Panama City, …
AAMA to Host Webinar on Glazing System Performance During Hurricane Irma
During this already active hurricane season, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host a webinar about lessons learned from 2017’s Hurricane Irma, which primarily impacted Florida. AAMA will host …
Hurricane Irma Aftermath – Press Release
GCI Consultants Investigates Water Leakage in Hurricane-Resistant Windows Ravaged by Hurricane Irma Field Water Infiltration Tests Used to Re-Create Catastrophic Wind and Rain Conditions of Irma West Palm Beach, FL—Jan. …