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August 02, 2020
What Happens If Your House Is Not Retrofitted
Tuesday morning’s 4.2 magnitude earthquake could be a bright warning before the “Big One” and a light picture of what happens if your house is not retrofitted.
July 27, 2020
Pros and Cons of Brick Homes
Brick homes have been a standard of quality in the building industry for many years, however, homeowners can now choose from a wide range of exterior materials, as newer home exterior products emerge day by day.
July 21, 2020
Standards for U.S. Construction Sites
Construction workers are involved in many activities that may lead them into serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, silica dust, and so on.
July 08, 2020
What Construction Workers Should Know About COVID19
Employers should have a COVID-19 response plan to protect workers, following CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers, and share this plan with you and your coworkers in languages you all understand.
July 07, 2020
Heating and Cooling System Basics
When your house is cold in winter and hot in summer, there is a solution, besides calling a professional service.
July 02, 2020
Roof and Chimney Inspection
Preventive roof and a chimney inspections maintenance can save homeowners thousands of dollars on average each year throughout a roof’s lifespan and assesses whether the chimney and fireplace are venting properly.
June 26, 2020
Building Insulation
Building insulation is a process during its construction when special materials are installed to prevent heat or sound from being transmitted from one area to another.
June 25, 2020
Structural Integrity
Structural integrity is an engineering field that plays a fundamental part of ensuring that structures are fit to do what they are designed under normal operational conditions, and are safe when conditions exceed the original design intent.
June 24, 2020
HVAC Inspections
In modern buildings, the design, installation, and control systems of these functions are integrated into one or more HVAC systems.
June 23, 2020
New Construction Home
How is buying a new construction home different than buying an existing one?
June 18, 2020
Commercial Construction Medical Facilities and Rehabilitation Centers
Healthcare construction is now about retooling spaces to focus energy on core care elements. Every design element must be deliberate and justified by a functional purpose.
June 16, 2020
Commercial Construction Restaurants
Restaurant constructions are often design-build projects that require a commercial contractor to oversee the project from preconstruction to completion.