If you listen closely and watch for the signs, you will hear and see the signs of a building in distress. Whether a newer building or an older one, systems will show signs of distress in several ways. Recognizing these signs and calling on skilled...
For commercial building owners, there is a lot that goes into maintaining a building. All of the utilities must be operating, the roof and structure of the building must be up to code and the overall comfort of the people inside the building are all...
If you are a building owner or overseeing a new build, you’ve probably heard a lot about energy efficiency and ASTM standards. There are many moving parts when it comes to a new commercial build, and sometimes things like ongoing inspections and quality checks are...
Each month, utility bills arrive for your commercial building. You open the envelope, read the amount and cut a check. What you might not know is that these bills hold a lot more information about your building than you might think. They are your first...
There are few things as devastating for families or tenants than a fire in the place where they call home. Not only does it lead to insecure housing, fires often destroy the majority, if not all, of the belongings within the structure. Cooking, heating equipment,...