Criterium Engineers
Inspecting for Structural Defects
Recent events have highlighted the engineers' role in determining the structural safety of a building. Just what does an engineer look for to make such a determination? When and why does he do it?
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Is My Building Safe?
If two of the tallest buildings in the world can collapse catastrophically in about one hour, can any building be considered safe?
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Mold in Buildings
The problem of mold in buildings is one that no building owner or manager can afford to ignore.
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The New ASTM Standard for Property Condition Assessments
The ASTM Standard E 2018-99 “Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process” has been out for over a year.
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Hardboard Siding Woes
The problems associated with hardboard siding have received a lot of press coverage in the past few years.
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Seven Ways to Guarantee a Perfect(ly Bad) New Roof
There is an estimated 13.2 billion square feet of commercial roofing in the United States. Most roofs have an average expected life of between 10 and 15 years.
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Cooling Towers
Cooling towers are installed next to, behind, or on top of large buildings to remove heat from water used in a chilled water mechanical refrigeration (air conditioning) system.
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