by Jeffrey Sellers | Jan 17, 2022 | Safety, Structural Engineering
Think about what you do to care for your home, car, or pet. There are certain tasks you tick off with each to extend its lifespan, like wiping down counters, changing the oil every few thousand miles, or springing for flea and tick medicine. These preventative...
by Jeffrey Sellers | Dec 13, 2021 | Maintenance, Safety, Structural Engineering
How exterior building issues impacted Surfside’s Champlain Tower collapse Concrete is a significant component to constructing a building, and especially a commercial building. As buildings age, they inevitably deteriorate. One of the most common ways this happens is...
by Jeffrey Sellers | Nov 14, 2021 | Maintenance, Regulations, Structural Engineering
Ask a registered professional engineer or architect You wouldn’t call a podiatrist if you were experiencing gastro-intestinal issues. Similarly, if you own a condominium or other residential building, you can’t just call in a home inspector to look at your high-rise,...
by Jeffrey Sellers | Oct 13, 2021 | Safety, Structural Engineering
Insight into how the Surfside’s Champlain Tower collapsed An entire building or even partial building collapse in the U.S. is unusual, especially given today’s stringent codes and standards that builders, construction workers, and building owners are obligated to...
