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The Hidden Forces Driving Up Insurance Costs
EF1-level tornadoes—featuring winds between 86 and 110 mph—touched down in Paxton and Holden, Massachusetts, part

Does Your Consultant Have Pocket Presence?
With the first week of the NFL season behind us, let’s borrow a concept every

“It’ll Probably Work” Isn’t Good Enough: The True Value of Engineers in Exterior Restoration Projects
Property owners, contractors, and even some developers often ask a fair question: “What value does

Air Barriers 101
In construction, air barrier systems are the unsung heroes of building envelopes. While not as

Summer Heat and Roof Stress: Why Expansion and Cracking Happen—And What to Do About It
As building envelope consultants working in the varied climates of New York and New England,

Why You Shouldn’t Rush Into a Roof Replacement on Your Facility
Roof replacement projects are among the most disruptive, expensive, and (in)visible capital improvements a facility

Pop Culture Wisdom on the Construction Site
We’ve been catching up on a bit of TV this month in our household. One
Cheeky Construction Sayings & Jobsite Wisdom
A few months ago, we put together a list of common acronyms in construction and

What to expect during a roof replacement project.
There are many intricacies and complexities found during any construction project and roof replacements are

What to Do When You Discover a Leak in Your Building
Water intrusion is one of the most common and costly issues that building owners and