Hiring inspection services for your construction site can help ensure that the project runs smoothly and efficiently by minimizing expenses and optimizing production. This involves monitoring what is happening throughout …
Building Envelope Commissioning Ensures Greater Comfort And Energy Efficiency
The envelope (or enclosure) of a building refers to the separation between the interior space and the exterior. In other words, it is the outer shell that protects the indoor …
How To Hire The Right Mold Remediation Consultant
Of the many chronic, degenerative issues that can affect your home, mold is one of the most expensive to address. The only bright spot is that mold infestations are generally …
How Protect Your Home From Wind Damage
The high winds generated by hurricanes and tornadoes can pose a serious threat to lives and to property. Because material items can always be replaced, it is important to evacuate …
Water Prevention Tips For Businesses
As expensive as they may be residential homes, water leaks are even more costly in commercial structures. Hotels, office buildings, and retail establishments submit a disproportionate number of claims for …
Going the Extra Protection Mile at Procacci Development’s BB & T Bank Building
At Procacci Development Corporation, one of South Florida’s leading development, construction and management companies, they take hurricane protection seriously. In fact, the company has developed a reputation for constructing and …
A Little Planning Equals Big Savings: Hardening the Building Exterior Improves Insurability
Hurricane season is a reminder about the importance of planning when constructing a building. Storm hardening, or building-in protection against high-wind damage, has become an increasing priority for many owners …
Glazing Consultants International, LLC Changes Name to GCI Consultants, LLC
April 2013 Hello, we have an important announcement to share with you. We have recently changed our name to GCI Consultants, LLC. The new name better represents our consulting and …
Correctly Repairing Stucco Cracks Key to Long Term Waterproofing Success
The exterior walls of an occupied building should, among other things, prevent excessive air and water from entering to the interior. In Florida, stucco is a common choice for exterior …
Building Commissioning and the Envelope
Building Commissioning is a quality-oriented process for achieving, verifying, and documenting that the performance of facilities, systems, and assemblies meet defined objectives and criteria. It begins at project inception and …