One thing leads to another…

October 24, 2016

During a visit to review curtain wall assemblies on a project under construction, we noticed something unrelated—brick ties supporting a cantilevered through-wall flashing drip plate at a window opening in the exterior masonry. This unusual condition invited further examination of the cavity wall construction.

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Caveat emptor

September 27, 2016

Condition assessments are conducted to evaluate existing conditions, identify distress, determine appropriate repairs, and assist property owners in understanding possible future repair and maintenance costs.

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Reflecting on 25 years with CSI

September 26, 2016

This year marks my 25^th anniversary with CSI. I originally joined the Los Angeles Chapter as a tile and stone manufacturer’s representative in 1991 after being transferred out to California from Georgia.

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How Paris COP21 drives low-carbon building energy efficiency

September 23, 2016

At the 21^st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in December 2015, countries taking part in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the Paris Agreement.

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Life safety testing to failure

August 25, 2016

Suspended scaffolding is used for cleaning windows and performing exterior maintenance on multi-story buildings. This equipment tends to be rented when needed, but some taller buildings have built-in, permanent components for such access.

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Understanding the importance of LEED signage

August 19, 2016

When a building is certified to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) status under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) rating program, the owners want to tell the world.

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Understanding Interdependencies: The key to resilience

August 11, 2016

A perfect storm of risks threatens even the simplest of resiliency goals. There are key dangers to pay attention to while evaluating the relevance of context, contracting, and people as critical factors to achieve goals.

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Celebrating AEC young professionals at CONSTRUCT

August 5, 2016

I was more than honored to be asked to plan and lead the first Young Professionals (YP) Day at CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention last year in St. Louis.

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One thing leads to another…

Caveat emptor

Hidden risks with employee file-sharing practices

Reflecting on 25 years with CSI

How Paris COP21 drives low-carbon building energy efficiency

Life safety testing to failure

Understanding the importance of LEED signage

Understanding Interdependencies: The key to resilience

Celebrating AEC young professionals at CONSTRUCT

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