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Avoiding construction defects through quality control and assurance

June 8, 2023

Construction defect litigation is not only doing well, but it is also thriving. There is no shortage of defective construction work and failed projects. Whether it is ceramic tile or natural stone, or any other construction material, construction defects unfortunately are relatively common in projects.

Essential structural considerations in roof design

April 20, 2023

Design professionals often work in isolation, with each discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical) working exclusively on their own discipline, and only getting together after they have completed most of their individual design contribution to coordinate dimensions. Crucial data is unintentionally missed, and this can significantly affect the structural design of roof systems.

Building healthcare in a coastal environment

June 8, 2022

Understanding national and local building codes, standards, and guidelines, and their intent and application to unique design challenges, concepts, and solutions.

Structural silicone glazing

March 5, 2022

Structural silicone glazing (SSG) is a popular glass retention method for its aesthetic appeal and durability. Typically, SSG is shop fabricated but certain conditions require installation of SSG in the field, which introduces a variety of logistical, quality control, and quality assurance challenges.

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Considerations and challenges for prefabricated wall panel enclosures

December 21, 2020

Prefabricated wall panel systems have the potential to accelerate building enclosure construction schedules, provide better quality control of the wall components, and reduce construction costs. However, these advantages can diminish if not used on the ideal type of building.

Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change

November 26, 2020

When materials like concrete are constrained to prevent volume changes, large internal forces and stresses develop. Therefore, it is important for architects and engineers to work together to avoid inappropriately constraining building materials.

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07 90 00 Joint Protection

Managing moisture in construction: Effective strategies for durable roofing systems

Avoiding construction defects through quality control and assurance

Essential structural considerations in roof design

Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Structural silicone glazing

Considerations and challenges for prefabricated wall panel enclosures

Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change

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07 90 00 Joint Protection

Managing moisture in construction: Effective strategies for durable roofing systems

Avoiding construction defects through quality control and assurance

Essential structural considerations in roof design

Building healthcare in a coastal environment

Structural silicone glazing

Considerations and challenges for prefabricated wall panel enclosures

Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change

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