EIFS Stucco Systems: A Cause for Concern?
For every house, condominium, industrial complex, hotel, and convenience store, the number one source of concern is the same: water intrusion. Water has a terrible knack for worming its way indoors, finding or causing even the most miniscule cracks that grow and compromise a building’s integrity. Though it may sound surprising, architects and engineers have […]
Zero-Energy Buildings: Designing for a More Sustainable Tomorrow
On June 6, 2024, White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi announced the new definition for “zero-energy buildings” at the American Institute of Architects conference. Although this announcement doesn’t carry new regulations for commercial or residential construction, it does outline a target for new buildings and may reveal which features we can expect to become […]
The Four D’s of Water Management: Battling The Number One Threat for Every Building
Commercial properties pose a unique challenge for inspectors due to their increased scale and the expanded complexity of many of their internal systems. However, the top concerns for commercial buildings and the everyday family home remains the same: water. Water and moisture have the potential to absolutely wreak havoc on a building’s structural stability, causing […]