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 …
Hurricane Resistant Windows & Doors
After our experience with Hurricane Matthew, many on the east coast were relieved at the end of the 2016 hurricane season. Matthew was primarily a water event as opposed to …
40-Year Building Recertifications
On the “Everything Building Envelope” podcast, host Paul Beers and his guest James LaGreca discussed everything you need to know about that looming 40-year building recertification date, demystifying the process with some solid information and good advice.
James LaGreca is Director of Operations for DSS Condo, a subdivision of Development Services Solutions, a leading construction management firm in Florida. James has a Master of Architecture degree and also teaches Structural Systems at Florida International University.
Drones for Construction Consulting Saves Money for Clients
GCI Consultants Deploys Drones for Safer, Smarter Consulting in the Construction Industry “Air GCI has received its operating certificate from the FAA and is beginning flights….” Picture this: Before the …
Water Penetration Testing
By Shauna Sproul Field testing of building exteriors for water penetration, frequently simply called “water testing,” is essential for identifying manufacturing and construction defects in windows, doors, skylights, and other …
Glazing System Replacements
By Jason Bondurant Replacing windows or doors is no small task. Just ask any building owner or manager who has faced the challenge. What may seem simple at first becomes …
Manufacturers Innovate to Create Better Storm-Resistant Construction Materials
Nature has provided the construction industry with its own natural hurricane lab – Florida. Out of the destruction of hurricanes have come significant innovations in building materials and code improvements. …
Building safety codes changed as a result of 9/11
Building safety codes changed as a result of 9/11 http://bit.ly/pqQtxZ #aec #construction #september11 #911
LEED avoids class action, energy savings claim left untested
LEED avoids class action, energy savings claim left untested: http://ow.ly/6m6Jv
Recent tornadoes call attention to wind load provisions
Recent tornadoes call attention to wind load provisions http://ow.ly/6hbuO #aec #construction
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